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In leaves of `C_4` plants sugars are synthesized in
Stroma of chloroplast of mesophyll cells
Grana of chloroplast of mesophyll cells
Sieve tube elements of phloem
Bundle sheath cells

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Stroma of chloroplast of mesophyll cells

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Grana of chloroplast of mesophyll cells

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Sieve tube elements of phloem

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Bundle sheath cells

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To solve the question regarding where sugars are synthesized in the leaves of C4 plants, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand C4 Plants**: C4 plants are a specific group of plants that have a unique photosynthetic pathway and anatomy known as Kranz anatomy. This adaptation allows them to efficiently fix carbon dioxide in environments where CO2 levels are low or temperatures are high. **Hint**: Remember that C4 plants have a special structure in their leaves that distinguishes them from C3 plants. 2. **Identify the Key Cells**: In C4 plants, there are two main types of cells involved in photosynthesis: mesophyll cells and bundle sheath cells. **Hint**: Think about the roles of different cell types in photosynthesis and how they might contribute to sugar synthesis. 3. **Location of Sugar Synthesis**: The Calvin cycle, which is crucial for sugar production, occurs in the bundle sheath cells of C4 plants. This is where the enzyme ribulose bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase (RuBisCO) is located, which is essential for the fixation of carbon dioxide into sugars. **Hint**: Focus on where the enzyme RuBisCO is found, as this will guide you to the correct location of sugar synthesis. 4. **Eliminate Incorrect Options**: - **Stroma of chloroplast of mesophyll cells**: While the stroma is involved in the Calvin cycle, in C4 plants, the Calvin cycle occurs in the bundle sheath cells, not mesophyll cells. - **Grana of chloroplast of mesophyll cells**: Grana are involved in the light-dependent reactions, not directly in sugar synthesis. - **Sieve tube elements of phloem**: These are involved in the transport of sugars, not their synthesis. **Hint**: Consider the functions of each option and whether they are involved in the synthesis or transport of sugars. 5. **Final Answer**: Based on the above reasoning, the correct answer is that sugars in C4 plants are synthesized in the **bundle sheath cells**. ### Conclusion: The answer to the question is: **Bundle sheath cells**.
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