The enzyme required for the $CO_2$ fixation in the $C_4$ cycle is

  • A
    $PEP$ carboxylase
  • B
    $RuBP$ oxygenase
  • C
    $RuBP$ carboxylase
  • D
    $PGA$ dehydrogenase

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