alleryIn thick woody stems, the cells in the interior are mostly
ALiving, with high respiration
BDead, giving mechanical support
CLiving, storing oxygen for roots
DDead, but filled with stored CO2
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Dead, giving mechanical support
Interior cells of woody stems are dead and only give mechanical support, so they need no gas exchange.
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