Question

The small pores present on woody stem surface with bark and which carry out gaseous exchange are ______.

Options

• stomata

• hydathode

• ventricles

• lenticels 

Answer 1

The small pores present on woody stem surface with bark and which carry out gaseous exchange are lenticels.

Explanation:

Small pores called lenticels are found on the woody surface of stems and bark, and they let plants and their surroundings exchange gases. They are crucial for taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide, particularly in plants with thick bark that lacks stomata.