alleryWhat gives plant organs an interconnected network of air spaces?
ALoosely packed parenchyma cells
BTightly packed sclerenchyma
CThick-walled collenchyma cells
DLignified xylem vessels
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Loosely packed parenchyma cells
Loose packing of parenchyma cells in leaves, stems and roots leaves connected air spaces for gas diffusion.
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