NEET Biology Photosynthesis in Higher Plants Question Bank \[{{C}_{4}}\] \ CAM \ Photorespiration

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    Kranz type of anatomy is found in [CBSE PMT 1990; CPMT 1986; AMU 1986; RPMT 1995, 97]

    A) \[{{C}_{2}}\]plants

    B) \[{{C}_{3}}\]plants

    C) \[{{C}_{4}}\]plants

    D) CAM plants

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Basic feature of \[{{C}_{4}}\]plants is the occurrence of "Kranz" (German term meaning halo or wreath) type of leaf anatomy. The vascular bundles, in \[{{C}_{4}}\]leaves are surrounded by a layer of bundle sheath cells that contain large number of chloroplasts. The chloroplast in \[{{C}_{4}}\] leaves are dimorphic (Two morphologically distinct type).


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