14 Questions
What characteristic of living things is highlighted in the text?
Production of similar kinds
Which part of a plant can be used to naturally make new plants without seeds?
Stems
What is the term used for the parts of a plant that make new plants?
Vegetative parts
Which type of roots can grow special buds to become new plants?
Tap roots
Which plant uses fleshy roots to make new plants according to the text?
Sweet potatoes
How do some plants reproduce naturally without seeds?
Utilizing vegetative parts like stems
What distinguishes a rhizome from a tuber underground stem?
Rhizomes have tiny buds covered by scaly leaves, while tubers have eyes with buds covered in tiny leaves
Which underground stem has layers of leaves or leaf bases called scales inside its disc-shaped structure?
Bulb
What makes tubers different from bulbs underground stems mainly?
Tubers have buds covered with tiny leaves, while bulbs have special roots at the bottom
What characteristic is common between rhizomes and tubers in relation to underground stems?
Both rhizomes and tubers keep food and have spaces in between their structures
What is the distinguishing feature of suckers among all underground stems mentioned in the text?
Suckers are baby branches that come out from a hidden bud underground
Which of the underground stems mentioned has a stem inside with layers of scales and buds at the center?
Bulb
Which distinguishing feature separates bulbs from rhizomes underground stems?
Bulbs have layers of leaves or leaf bases called scales, while rhizomes don't have these layers
What differentiates suckers from bulbs in terms of underground stems?
Suckers grow sideways under the ground before coming up, which bulbs do not do
Explore how seedless plants like sugarcane, ginger, potato, and onions reproduce without seeds by using other parts like stems, roots, and leaves. Learn about the unique ways in which these plants can create new plants naturally.
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