In aquatic plants, large air cavities are present in parenchyma to give buoyancy to the plants to help them float. Such a parenchyma type is called __________ .

permanent tissue

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aerenchyma

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sclerenchyma

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xylem

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Solution

The correct option is B
aerenchyma

Aerenchyma is a spongy tissue with large intercellular air spaces that are found in aquatic plants. It provides buoyancy and allows the circulation of gases.

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