GCE Biology 1990 Question 17

Question 17

Transport in Plants

Water vapour is lost in plants during transpiration through

  1. A.stomata and lenticels
  2. B.xylem and stomata
  3. C.sclerenchyma and stomata
  4. D.parenchyma and lenticels
  5. E.guard cells and lenticels
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (stomata and lenticels)

Explanation

Water vapour escapes through stomata on leaves and lenticels on stems (and a little through the cuticle).