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What is the role of large bundle sheath cells found around the vascular bundles in C4 plants?

  1. A
    To provide the site of photorespiratory pathway
  2. B
    To increase the number of chloroplasts for the operation of Calvin cycle
  3. C
    To enable the plant to tolerate high temperature
  4. D
    To protect the vascular tissue from high light intensity

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Bundle sheath cells in C4 plants are characterized by having a large number of chloroplasts, thick walls, and no intercellular spaces. Their primary role is to house the Calvin Cycle (C3 pathway) enzymes, particularly RuBisCo, in a high environment to prevent photorespiration.

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What is the role of large bundle sheath cells found around the vascular bundles in C4 plants?
A
To provide the site of photorespiratory pathway
B
To increase the number of chloroplasts for the operation of Calvin cycle
C
To enable the plant to tolerate high temperature
D
To protect the vascular tissue from high light intensity

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