Q. Bundle sheath extensions in a dicot leaf and in a monocot leaf are_____ and_____ respectively.

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In dicot leaf, bundle sheath is generally single layered and formed of colourless cells. Bundle sheath extensions are parenchymatous. In monocot leaf, bundle sheath may be single or double layered and the cells generally possess chloroplasts. Bundle sheath extensions are sclerenchymatous.