A plant lives in a marshy environment where its roots are always submerged.Its leaf and stem tissues are most likely modified by the presence of
A) aerenchyma.
B) pneumatophores.
C) LEA proteins.
D) a thick cuticle.
E) additional stomata.

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Aerenchyma is a spongy tissue that is found in the stems and leaves of some plants. It is characterized by numerous small air spaces, which allow for gas exchange and help the plant to float on the water. Plants that grow in marshy environments often have aerenchyma in their leaves and stems to facilitate the uptake of oxygen and other gases.

A Plant Lives in a Marshy Environment Where Its Roots