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6.Anatomy of Flowering Plants
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Aerating pores are present at places on the cork cambium. These are called

A

Pneumatophores

B

Hydathodes

C

Lenticels

D

Stomata

Solution

At certain regions, the phellogen cuts off closely arranged parenchymatous cells on the outer side instead of cork cells. These parenchymatous cells soon rupture the epidermis, forming a lens-shaped openings called lenticels. Lenticels permit the exchange of gases between the outer atmosphere and the internal tissue of the stem. These occur in most woody trees

Standard 11
Biology

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