Question

Which of the following is true?

• A. Hygrophytes have isobilateral astomatic leaves
• B. Hygrophytes have aerenchyma
• C. Most of hygrophytes have hydathodes
• D. Xerophytes have more lenticels but thin cuticle

Answer 1

The correct option is C Most of hygrophytes have hydathodes

A. Hygrophytes have isobilateral astomatic leaves – False, because, stomata are present.

B. Hygrophytes have aerenchyma – False because aerenchyma is present.

C. Most of the hygrophytes have hydathodes – True – because these are small pores, present on the surface of the epidermis.

D.Xerophytes have more lenticels but thin cuticle – False, because, in xerophytes lenticels are absent, sunken stomata and thick cuticle is present.

So, the correct option is ‘Most of the hygrophytes have hydathodes’.