What anatomical specialization is typical of C 4 plants?

C 4 plants have a specialized anatomy called Kranz anatomy, which consists of two concentric cylinders of cells (bundle sheath and mesophyll) surrounding their vascular tissue. This specialization is important for efficient carbon fixation and allows for the concentration of CO2 in the bundle sheath cells, where the Calvin cycle occurs.

What anatomical specialization is typical of C 4 plants?

C 4 plants have a specialized anatomy called Kranz anatomy, which consists of two concentric cylinders of cells (bundle sheath and mesophyll) surrounding their vascular tissue. This specialization is important for efficient carbon fixation and allows for the concentration of CO2 in the bundle sheath cells, where the Calvin cycle occurs.

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What Anatomical Specialization Is Typical of C₄ Plants

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What anatomical specialization is typical of C₄ plants?

A) Mesophyll cells in C₄ plants are scattered throughout the interior of the leaf.
B) Bundle sheath cells in C₄ plants are scattered throughout the interior of the leaf.
C) C₄ plants have two concentric cylinders of cells around their vascular tissue.
D) Leaves of C₄ plants are coated with extra waxy material.
E) Rubisco floats free in the air spaces in the leaves of C₄ plants.

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