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Bundle sheath cells of C₄ plants lack

(a) PEP carboxylase Correct
(b) the Calvin cycle Your answer
(c) chloroplasts Your answer
(d) RuBisCO Your answer

Your answer: Correct answer: (a)

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Explanation

Why (a) is correct

Bundle sheath cells of C₄ plants lack PEP carboxylase. They have RuBisCO and run the Calvin cycle.

Why the other options are wrong

(b) · your answer The Calvin cycle runs in the bundle sheath.
(c) · your answer Bundle sheath cells have many chloroplasts.
(d) · your answer Bundle sheath cells are rich in RuBisCO.

NCERT point: The division of the two carboxylases between two cell types is the basis of the C₄ pathway.

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