Structural Organisation In Animals Question 217

Question: Aerenchyma is helpful in plants by [BVP 2003]

Options:

A) Giving flexibility to plants

B) Giving mechanical strength to plants

C) Promoting photosynthesis

D) Providing buoyancy in hydrophytes

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

In parenchyma of hydrophytes, large air cavities are formed.

Due to the presence of air the plants become buoyant.