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Kranz anatomy is seen in the leaves of

  • (a) C4 plants such as maize Correct
  • (b) all CAM plants Your answer
  • (c) all monocotyledons Your answer
  • (d) most dicotyledons of temperate regions Your answer
Your answer: Correct answer: (a)
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Explanation

Why (a) is correct

Kranz anatomy is seen in C4 plants such as maize.

Why the other options are wrong

  • (b) · your answer CAM plants do not have Kranz anatomy.
  • (c) · your answer Many monocots, such as wheat and rice, are C3 and lack it.
  • (d) · your answer Temperate dicots are mostly C3.
NCERT point: Kranz anatomy = chloroplast-rich bundle sheath in a ring around the veins.
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