The difference between bundle sheath cells in C₃ and C₄ plants is that A) the bundle sheath cells in C3 plants have chloroplasts, while those in C4 plants do not. B) the bundle sheath cells in C4 plants have chloroplasts, while those in C3 plants do not. C) the bundle sheath cells in C3 plants are arranged in columns just beneath the upper epidermis, while those in C4 plants are arranged in a ring around veins. D) the bundle sheath cells in C4 plants are arranged in columns just beneath the upper epidermis, while those in C3 plants are arranged in a ring around veins. E) There is no difference in bundle sheath cells in C3 and C4 plants.

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The bundle sheath cells in C₄ plants contain chloroplasts and are the sites of the Calvin cycle. This prevents O₂ from interfering with the binding of CO₂ by rubisco.

The Difference Between Bundle Sheath Cells in C3 and C4

The Difference Between Bundle Sheath Cells in C₃ and C₄