Question

Basic features of Kranz anatomy of $C_4$ plant is

• A. presence of chloroplast in bundle sheath cells
• B. presence of chloroplast in mesophyll and epidermal cells
• C. presence of typical granal chloroplasts in bundle sheath cells and rudimentary chloroplast in mesophyll cells
• D. presence of rudimentary chloroplasts in bundle sheath cells and typical granal chloroplasts in mesophyll cells

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

In Kranz anatomy concentric undifferenciated mesophyll around vascular bundles with chloroplast-containing bundle sheath is present. It is shown by maize, sugarcane, amaranthus etc.