' $C_{4}$ plants are special.' Comment upon the statement.

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$C_{4}$ plants are special. They have a special type of leaf anatomy (Kranz anatomy), they tolerate high temperatures, they show a response to high light intensities, they lack a process called photorespiration and have greater productivity of biomass.

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'C4 plants are special.' Comment upon the statement.

C4 plants are special. They have a special type of leaf anatomy (Kranz anatomy), they tolerate high temperatures, they show a response to high light intensities, they lack a process called photorespiration and have greater productivity of biomass.

' $C_{4}$ plants are special.' Comment upon the statement.

$C_{4}$ plants are special. They have a special type of leaf anatomy (Kranz anatomy), they tolerate high temperatures, they show a response to high light intensities, they lack a process called photorespiration and have greater productivity of biomass.