The type of tissue present in the petioles of banana and canna is

Stellate parenchyma

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Prosenchyma

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Aerenchyma

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Chlorenchyma

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Solution

The correct option is A Stellate parenchyma
Stellate parenchyma cells are present in the petioles and midribs of Canna and banana leaves.
These are aerenchymatous tissues that are made up of parenchyma cells and are found in aquatic plants.
These cells help in aeration in the aquatic plants due to the presence of large intercellular spaces.
So, the correct option is A.

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