What is the difference between C₃ and C₄ plants in terms of anatomy of leaves?

What is the difference between C₃ and C₄ plants in terms of anatomy of leaves?
  1. C₃ plants have mesophyll anatomy and C₄ plants have bundle sheath anatomy
  2. C₃ plants have bundle sheath anatomy and C₄ plants have mesophyll anatomy
  3. Both C₃ and C₄ plants have mesophyll anatomy
  4. Both C₃ and C₄ plants have bundle sheath anatomy

Solution

C₃ plants have mesophyll anatomy, while C₄ plants have bundle sheath anatomy, characterized by large cells around the vascular bundles.

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