Question

Kranz anatomy is typically seen in which of the following?

• A. $C_2$ plants
• B. $C_4$ plants
• C. $C_3$ plants
• D. Both $C_3$ and $C_4$ plants

Answer 1

The correct option is B $C_4$ plants

Kranz anatomy is a specialized structure in $C_4$ plants where the mesophyll cells are clustered around the bundle-sheath cells in a ring-like fashion. The number of chloroplasts in the bundle-sheath cells is more than that in the mesophyll cells. This is found in $C_4$ grasses such as maize and a few dicots.