Plant Anatomy, Structure and Function
Exam questions and Answers.
, Describe the typical Kranz anatomy. 5marks
It consists of mesophyll cells that are arranged in a circular manner around a bundle sheath.
The bundle sheath is arranged in a circular manner around the minor veins.
There is no intercellular spaces between the mesophyll and bundle sheath.
The mesophyll cells have little to no chloroplast.
The bundle sheath contains starch rich chloroplasts.
Plasmodesmata connect the mesophyll and bundle sheath.
The bundle sheaths lack grana.