Question

Which of the following is not a function of aerenchyma

• A. It makes different parts of plan flexible
• B. Helps in exchange of gases
• C. It makes different part of plant light
• D. All

Answer 1

The correct option is D All

Hydrophytes posses special air storage parenchyma called aerenchyma. It makes their different parts light, spongy and flexible. O${}_2$ producing photosynthesis becomes available to root and other photosynthetic regions. It also helps in exchange of gases with the atmosphere through stomata present in emerged regions.