J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2008

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    Kranz anatomy is a morphological diversity in the leaves of

    A)  \[{{C}_{3}}-\]plants                       

    B)  \[{{C}_{4}}-\]plants

    C)  Both (a) and (b)                              

    D)  CAM plants

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                    \[{{C}_{4}}\]-plants show Kranz anatomy. In Kranz anatomy, bundle sheath cells are arranged radially around their vascular bundles, which look like a ring or wreath. The vascular bundles in \[{{C}_{4}}\] leaves are surrounded by bundle sheath of larger parenchymatous cells, which in turn are surrounded by mesophyll cells. The chloroplasts in \[{{C}_{4}}\]leaves are dimorphic. The chloroplasts of bundle sheath cells are larger and always contain grana. Whereas, chloroplast in mesophyll cells are smaller, eg, maize, Sorghum, Cyperus rotundus, Amaranthus etc.


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