Question

The location of lenticels in plants are

• A. Leaves
• B. Flowers
• C. Stems
• D. Woody stems and roots

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Woody stems and roots

The correct option is (D)

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Lenticels help in the exchange of gases directly between tissues and the atmosphere.
2. The lenticels are present in the roots and woody stems.
3. Lenticels also help in absorbing moisture for the stem.
4. Lenticels always remain open and unlike stomata, it does not contain guard cells.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Options A, B, C:

1. The stomata are present under the surface of leaves and carry out the transpiration process.

Lenticels are present on the woody stems and roots.