The 'Kranz anatomy' is a specialized arrangement of tissues found in the leaves of:
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Correct answer: C4 plants
Kranz anatomy features a ring of bundle sheath cells surrounding the vascular bundles, which is a characteristic adaptation of C4 plants to increase photosynthetic efficiency under high temperatures.
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