NEETBiologyPhotosynthesis in Higher PlantsMCQ+4 / −1
Kranz anatomy is one of the characteristics of the leaves of
- Apotato
- Bwheat
- Csugarcane
- Dmustard.
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Correct answer: C
In kranz anatomy, the mesophyll is undifferentiated and its cells occur in concentric layers around vascular bundles. Vascular bundles are surrounded by large sized bundle sheath cells which are arranged in a wreath-like manner in one to several layers. C4 plants, both monocots and dicots, such as sugarcane, maize, sorghum have kranz anatomy in leaf.
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