Question

Select the incorrect statement regarding lenticels.

• A. Found in most of the woody trees
• B. Permit the exchange of gases
• C. Lens shaped opening
• D. Consist of only dead cells

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Found in most of the woody trees

A lenticel is a pore present on the plant. It consists of cells with large intercellular spaces in the periderm. It has lens shaped opening. It is found in the bark of woody stems and roots of dicotyledonous flowering plants. It consists of only dead cells. Its main function is to provide an exchange of gases between internal plant tissues and the environment. It is found on bark of tree. Bark is impermeable. Hence, lenticel helps in the exchange of gases.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Found in most of the woody trees.'