Anatomy Of Flowering Plants Question 58

Question: Which of the following statements is correct?

Options:

A) Lenticels occur in most woody trees.

B) Sclerenchymatous cells are usually present in cortex.

C) The vascular tissue system is divided into three main zones- cortex, pericycle and pith.

D) The conjoint vascular bundles usually have the xylem located only on the outer side of the phloem.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

[a] Lenticels are raised pores in the stem of a woody plant that allows gas exchange between the atmosphere and the internal tissues.

Parenchymatous cells are usually present in cortex.

The ground tissue system is divided into three main zones- cortex, pericycle and pith.

The conjoint vascular bundles usually have the phloem located only on the outer side of the xylem.