NEET 2022 Botany C₄ Pathway MCQ Question
What is the role of large bundle sheath cells found around the vascular bundles in C₄ plants?
To enable the plant to tolerate high temperature
To protect the vascular tissue from high light intensity
To provide the site for photorespiratory pathway
To increase the number of chloroplast for the operation of Calvin cycle
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
In C₄ plants, large bundle sheath cells contain chloroplasts that are crucial for the Calvin cycle, which is part of the photosynthetic process.
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