Question

What are lenticels?

• A. Openings on the surface of the bark
• B. Openings on the surface of roots
• C. Pores on leaves
• D. Pores on stem

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Openings on the surface of the bark

• In stems, the living cells are organised in thin layers inside and beneath the bark.

• They also have openings called lenticels.

• The cells in the interior are dead and only provide mechanical support.