Photosynthesis In Higher Plants Question 49
Question: Dimorphic chloroplasts are present in [MHCET 2002]
Options:
A) Sugar cane
B) Cotton
C) Pea
D) Mango
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Sugarcane is $ C_4 $ plant.
The chloroplasts in $ C_4 $ leaves are dimorphic (Two morphologically distinct types).
The chloroplasts of bundle sheath cells contain starch grains but lack grana.
The mesophyll cells on the other hand, contain normal type of chloroplasts.
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