CAM cycle

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf biological pathway
photosynthetic process
gptkbp:adaptation arid environments
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Crassulacean_Acid_Metabolism
gptkbp:differenceFromC3 stomata open at night
gptkbp:differenceFromC4 temporal separation of steps
gptkbp:discoveredIn gptkb:Crassulaceae_family
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Ranson_and_Thomas
1940s
gptkbp:foundIn agave
cacti
pineapple
succulent plants
gptkbp:function water conservation
carbon fixation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label CAM cycle
gptkbp:importantFor drought resistance
energy efficiency in dry climates
gptkbp:keyEnzyme gptkb:RuBisCO
gptkb:malate_dehydrogenase
gptkb:PEP_carboxylase
gptkb:malic_enzyme
gptkbp:processor CO2 release during day
CO2 uptake at night
malic acid storage in vacuoles
photosynthesis during day
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:C3_cycle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7