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The word "Kranz" means

  • (a) sheath Your answer
  • (b) ring of xylem Your answer
  • (c) bundle Your answer
  • (d) wreath Correct
Your answer: Correct answer: (d)
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Explanation

Why (d) is correct

"Kranz" means wreath. It describes the ring of bundle sheath cells around the vascular bundles of C4 leaves.

Why the other options are wrong

  • (a) · your answer Sheath describes the cells, but Kranz itself means wreath.
  • (b) · your answer Kranz does not mean a ring of xylem.
  • (c) · your answer Kranz does not mean bundle.
NCERT point: Kranz anatomy is a feature of C4 plants.
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