Organisms And Population Question 273
Question: Excessive aerenchyma is characteristic of [CPMT 1999]
Options:
A) Hydrophytes
B) Xerophytes
C) Mesophytes
D) Heliophytes
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
In aquatic plants, the intercellular spaces in parenchyma develop to a considerable extent so as to form a connected system throughout the plant.
Such a modified parenchymatous tissue is called aerenchyma.
It helps in the circulation of air as well as provides buoyancy to plants.
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