Question

Lenticels can open and close.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Lenticels:

1. Lenticels are found on the outermost covering of the stem.
2. These are the outcome of a plant's secondary growth and do not have chloroplasts.
3. These are a type of secondary growth seen in the stem or periphery of a plant that is responsible for gas exchange.
4. These are made up of parenchymatous cells and are present on the epidermis of many plant parts such as the stem, petiole, and fruits.
5. Lenticels are pores that are always open.

Final Answer: The given statement ‘Lenticels can open and close’ is false.