Question

Kranz anatomy can be seen in

• A. Maize
• B. Tomato
• C. Potato
• D. Pea

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The correct answer is:

Option 1: Maize

Explanation:

Kranz anatomy is a specialized leaf structure found in plants that perform C4 photosynthesis, such as maize (corn), sorghum, and sugarcane.

In Kranz anatomy, the leaf has two distinct types of cells:

Bundle sheath cells: These cells are located around the vascular bundles and contain large amounts of chloroplasts for the Calvin cycle.

Mesophyll cells: These cells are located between the epidermis and bundle sheath and are involved in the initial fixation of carbon dioxide.

This adaptation helps C4 plants minimize photorespiration and efficiently fix carbon in hot, dry environments.

The other options (Tomato, Potato, Pea) are C3 plants and do not exhibit Kranz anatomy.

Answer 2

Kranz anatomy is a specialized leaf structure found in C4 plants. It is characterized by two distinct types of photosynthetic cells:

• Mesophyll cells: These cells are arranged in a typical fashion.
• Bundle sheath cells: These cells surround the vascular bundles (veins) in a tightly packed ring.

This unique arrangement is advantageous for C4 photosynthesis, as it concentrates CO2 around the enzyme RuBisCO in the bundle sheath cells, minimizing photorespiration.

Now, let's consider which of the given plants are C4 plants:

• **Maize (corn):** This is a C4 plant. It exhibits Kranz anatomy in its leaves.
• Tomato:** This is a C3 plant and does not have Kranz anatomy.

Therefore, the correct answer is Maize.