Question

Woody plants carry gaseous exchange through?

• A. root hair
• B. stem hair
• C. lenticels
• D. epidermal cells

Answer 1

The correct option is C

lenticels

The correct option is C.

Explanation of correct option:

1. Lenticels are small pores consisting of cells with large intercellular space.
2. Responsible for the exchange of gases.

Explanation of incorrect option:

Option A:

Root hairs are the outgrowth of root epidermal cells that are important for the uptake of water and nutrients.

Option B:

Stem hairs are multicellular structures present on the plant stem and are important for the reduction of the rate of transpiration.

Option D:

Epidermal cells are the cells of roots that produce root hairs and are important for the absorption of water and minerals.

Final answer: Woody plants carry gaseous exchange through lenticels.