Stem

Question 1

Stem

Answer 1

Opposite to root ( radicle )

Question 2

Stem is

Answer 2

Positively phototrophic

Question 3

Stem is negatively

Answer 3

Geotrophic

Question 4

Stem grows against

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Moisture ( negatively hydrotrophic )

Question 5

Stem develops from

Answer 5

Plumule

Question 6

Parts of stem

Answer 6

● node
● internode
● foliage leaves
● scale leaves
● storage leaves

Question 7

Node

Answer 7

Area of stem where leaves grow

Question 8

Internode

Answer 8

Distance between 2 nodes

Question 9

Foliage leaves

Answer 9

Green leaves which grown in plants

Question 10

Scale leaves

Answer 10

Small, membrane like leaves protecting the stem

Question 11

Scale leaves are seen

Answer 11

Ginger

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Storage leaves

Answer 12

Thick leaves which grow to store food

Question 13

Storage leaves are seen in

Answer 13

Aloe vera

Question 14

Functions of stem

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● To support plant
● To bear fruit, leaves, flowers
● Conduction of water, minerals

Question 15

Modifications of stem

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● Storage
● Photosynthesis
● Climbing
● protection
● vegetative protection

Question 16

Storage in stem

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Food storing stem like tubers

Question 17

Storage stem is seen in

Answer 17

Ginger

Question 18

Photosynthesis in stem

Answer 18

Stems which harbor chlorophyll which gives them green color

Question 19

Photosynthetic stem is seen in

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Cacti

Question 20

Climbing stem

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Stem is long, flexible which have tendrils for Anchorage

Question 21

Climbing stem is seen in

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Vitis

Question 22

Protection in stem

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Stem bearing thorns to protect them from herbivores

Question 23

Protection in stem is seen in

Answer 23

Bougainvillea

Question 24

Vegetative propagation

Answer 24

Propagation through vegetative parts of a plant

Question 25

Vegetative propagation examples

Answer 25

Runner stem, sobule, sucker, offset

Question 26

Runner stem

Answer 26

Horizontally growing stem giving rise to roots and aerial branches

Question 27

Runner stem is seen in

Answer 27

Grass

Question 28

Sobole, sucker stem

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Stem grows roots underground and give rise to aerial branches horizontally

Question 29

Offset stem

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Grows short horizontal branch which produces rosette of leaves

Question 30

Offset stem is seen in

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Pistia

Question 31

Runner , sobole, sucker stem is

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Terrestrial

Question 32

Offset stem is

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Aquatic