Statement-I : Lenticels present on woody stem help in exchange of gases
Statement-II : Complimentary cells in lenticels are produced due to activity of vascular cambium.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Statement I is true, Statement II is false.

Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

Statement I is false, Statement II is true.

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

NCERT CLASS-XI : Page No. 97.

At certain regions, the phellogen cuts off closely arranged parenchymatous cells on the outer side instead of cork cells. These parenchymatous cells soon rupture the epidermis, forming a lensshaped openings called lenticels. These parenchymatous cells are known as complimentary cells.(refer to figure 6.10 (a) in Ncert page no: 97).

Lenticels permit the exchange of gases between the outer atmosphere and the internal tissue of the stem. These occur in most woody trees.

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