Question

Explain Kranz Anatomy.

Answer 1

The particularly large cells around the vascular bundles of the$C_4$ plants are called bundle sheath cells and the leaves which have such anatomy are said to have Kranz anatomy. Kranz means wreath and is a reflection of arrangement of cells. The bundle sheath cells may form several layers around the vascular bundles are characterised by large number of chloroplasts, thick walls for gaseous exchange and no intercellular spaces. Example, maize.