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The alternative pathways of photosynthesis using the c4 or cam systems are said to be compromises. why?
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The alternative pathways of photosynthesis using the c4 or cam systems are said to be compromises. why?

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 It is because C4 compromises on water loss and CAM compromises on photorespiration. and Both minimize photorespiration but expend more ATP during carbon fixation. 
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