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JAMB Biology 1991 Question 7

Question 7

Respiration

To facilitate gaseous exchange, breathing roots have

  1. A.stomata
  2. B.mitochondria
  3. C.cuticle
  4. D.lenticels
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Answer: D (lenticels)

Explanation

Breathing roots (pneumatophores) of mangroves have many lenticels, pores through which air enters.