BotanyNEET 2022Calvin cycle, C4 pathway, photorespiration

Photosynthesis in Higher Plants

What is the role of the large bundle sheath cells found around the vascular bundles in $C_{4}$ plants?

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

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