Biology · PYQ NEET UG 2022

Given below are two statements: Statement I: The primary \( \text{CO}_2 \) acceptor in \( \text{C}_4 \) plants is phosphoenolpyruvate and is found in the mesophyll cells. Statement II: Mesophyll cells of \( \text{C}_4 \) plants lack RuBisCo enzyme. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A
   Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
2. B
   Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
3. C
   Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
4. D
   Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.