Question

State the exact location of the following:
Lenticels:

[1 Mark]

• A. On the roots of a plant
• B. Along the margins of the leaves
• C. In the old woody stems
• D. In the upper surface of the leaves

Answer 1

The correct option is C In the old woody stems

Lenticels are special openings found on the barks of woody stems. They facilitate the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water vapour in plant bodies. Lenticels remain open all the time.