2021 · Q7
Which one of the following plant tissues has large air spaces?
general-sciencebiology-plants
- ASclerenchyma
- BMeristem
- CCollenchyma
- DAerenchyma
Explanation
Aerenchyma is a specialized parenchyma tissue with large air spaces between its cells, providing buoyancy and aiding gas exchange in aquatic and marsh plants. Sclerenchyma is a dead, lignified supporting tissue without air spaces; collenchyma provides flexible support; meristem consists of actively dividing cells. Hence aerenchyma is the tissue with large air spaces.