The pores present in the bark of woody stems for gaseous exchange are called: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The pores present in the bark of woody stems for gaseous exchange are called:
A. Lenticels
B. Sclereids
C. Stomata
D. Hydathodes
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Lenticels are small, raised pores in the bark (periderm) of woody stems and roots that permit gas exchange between internal tissues and the atmosphere. Stomata are on leaves, hydathodes are for guttation, sclereids are sclerenchyma cells. Lenticels are filled with loosely arranged complementary cells and are visible as small dots on the surface of bark.

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