Aerenchyma tissues are parenchyma cells with air spaces between them.

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The correct option is A
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A group of specialised parenchyma cells containing air spaces between them are called aerenchyma. These are spongy tissues that form spaces or air channels in the leaves, stems and roots of some aquatic plants and help the plants to float.

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Aerenchyma tissues are parenchyma cells with air spaces between them.

The correct option is A Tissues A group of specialised parenchyma cells containing air spaces between them are called aerenchyma. These are spongy tissues that form spaces or air channels in the leaves, stems and roots of some aquatic plants and help the plants to float.

The correct option is A
Tissues

A group of specialised parenchyma cells containing air spaces between them are called aerenchyma. These are spongy tissues that form spaces or air channels in the leaves, stems and roots of some aquatic plants and help the plants to float.