A plant scientist is examining a transverse section of a leaf taken from a grass species growing in a tropical climate. He thinks he sees a tight wreath of cells with very thick walls surrounding the vascular tissue. What type of C-fixation anatomy would this specimen most likely have?

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The description of a tight wreath of cells with very thick walls surrounding the vascular tissue is characteristic of C4 photosynthesis, which is indicated by the code "C₄" in the given options. This type of anatomy is known as Kranz anatomy, typical of C4 plants, which are often found in tropical climates where they efficiently fix carbon dioxide.

A Plant Scientist Is Examining a Transverse Section of a Leaf