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JAMB Biology 1978 Question 11

Question 11

Transport in Plants

The function of lenticels is

  1. A.to remove excess water in the plant
  2. B.to absorb water from the atmosphere
  3. C.for gaseous exchange
  4. D.to absorb light
  5. E.to store food
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (for gaseous exchange)

Explanation

Lenticels are loose pores in the bark of woody stems through which oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged.