Question on: WAEC Biology - 2018
The structures for gaseous exchange in breathing roots are
A
stomata
B
lenticels
C
cuticle
D
mitochondria
Ask EduPadi AI for a detailed answer
Correct Option: B
Breathing roots, also known as pneumatophores, have portions of the root which grow upward until they project some centimetres above the low-tide level. They have small openings called lenticels in their bark so that air can reach the rest of the plant’s root system.
Add your answer
Please share this, thanks!
No responses