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Kranz anatomy occurs in:
Explanation
Kranz anatomy characterizes C4 plants where bundle sheath cells surround vascular bundles in wreath-like arrangement, containing centripetally arranged chloroplasts. Mesophyll cells fix CO2 into C4 acids transported to sheath for Calvin cycle, minimizing photorespiration, predominantly in leaves.
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