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Assertion: In C(4) plants, the bundle sh...

Assertion: In `C_(4)` plants, the bundle sheath cells are rich in an enzyme phosphoate carboxylase-oxygenase (PEP case). Reason: In `C_(4)`,the mesophyll cells are rich in an enzyme ribulose carboxylase-oxygenase(RuBisCo)

A

Have thin walls to facilitate gaseous exchange

B

Have large intercellular spaces

C

Have a high density of chloroplasts

D

Are rich in PEP carboxylase.

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