The mean photosynthetic rates of $C_3$ and $C_4$ plants per $dm^2$ per hour are respectively:

  • A
    $10$ mg and $20$ mg
  • B
    $90$ mg and $22$ mg
  • C
    $22$ mg and $75$ mg
  • D
    $75$ mg and $22$ mg

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