The structure that provides buoyancy to aquatic plants is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The structure that provides buoyancy to aquatic plants is:
A. Sclerenchyma
B. Xylem
C. Aerenchyma
D. Collenchyma
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Aerenchyma is a specialized parenchyma tissue with large intercellular air spaces, providing buoyancy and facilitating gas exchange in aquatic plants. It also helps in oxygen transport to submerged roots. Sclerenchyma is supportive, collenchyma flexible support, xylem water-conducting.

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