Question

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

• A. Stellate parenchyma
• B. Prosenchyma
• C. Aerenchyma
• D. Chlorenchyma

Answer 1

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.