Example of Modified stem (tubers, Rhizomes.....)

Question 1

The plant may do this to store food underground to survive a drought or cold period.. Potato “eyes” will result in the growth of new plants

A. Tubers
B. Rhizomes
C. Stolons

Answer 1

Tubers

Question 2

The main function of ________ is the storage of carbohydrates.

Answer 2

Tubers

Question 3

Underground stems that grow HORIZONTALLY, with the function of storing nutrients and water.

Example: ginger & turmeric

Answer 3

Rhizomes

Question 4

Modified short stems with many fleshy leaves. Have a very short and flattened stem that is called the “basal plate”.

Examples: Tulips, Lilies, Onion, Garlic

Answer 4

Bulbs

Question 5

Similar to rhizomes, but instead of growing horizontally underground, they GROW MOSTLY ABOVE GROUND (some will grow very shallow right below the surface).

Answer 5

Stolons

Question 6

Used as asexual plant reproduction, since a new plants (clone) can grow out of the nodes present in the stolons.

Answer 6

Stolons

Question 7

Leaves and roots absorb nutrients from air and ____.

A. Light
B. Water
C. Soil