Stem Flashcards

1
Q

First stem of plant develops from

A

Epicotyl

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2
Q

Functions of stems

A

Appendages, transport, photosynthetic, materials, specialized

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3
Q

Herbaceous stems colour and texture

A

Soft and green

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4
Q

Woody stems colour and texture

A

Tough and not green

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5
Q

Herbaceous or woody stems, which grows more in diameter

A

Woody stem

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6
Q

Tissues of woody stems are primarily

A

Secondary

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7
Q

Tissues of herbaceous stems are chiefly

A

Primary

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8
Q

Woody stems are …..

A

Perennial

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9
Q

Herbaceous stems are….

A

Annual

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10
Q

Woody stem is covered by

A

Corky bark

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11
Q

Herbaceous stem is covered by

A

Epidermis

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12
Q

Herbaceous stem buds are

A

Naked

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13
Q

Woody stem buds are

A

Covered by scales

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14
Q

Apical dominance

A

Suppression of growth by hormones produced in the apical meristem

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15
Q

Apical dominance is disrupted in some plants by

A

Removing the shoot tip, causing the plant to become bushy

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