Plant Anatomy: Roots, Tubers, Rhizomes, and Bulbs

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What are tuberous roots known for?

  • Food storage (correct)
  • Producing branches
  • Supporting the aerial stem
  • Absorbing water and nutrients

What is the function of bark in a woody stem?

  • Nutrient absorption
  • Supporting leaves
  • Protection (correct)
  • Water storage

What is the main difference between leaves and stems?

  • Stems have branches, while leaves do not
  • Stems bear leaves or leaf modifications (correct)
  • Leaves bear fruits, while stems do not
  • Leaves consist of a single lamina, while stems do not

What is the primary function of flowers?

<p>Serving as a means for plant propagation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do fruits consist of?

<p>Matured parts of individual flowers or flower clusters (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between orthotropous, campylotropous, and anatropous ovules?

<p>The position of the micropyle in relation to the ovule (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between gums and resins?

<p>Solubility in water (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of a caryopsis or grain fruit?

<p>Mistaken for a seed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing feature between oleoresins and balsams?

<p>Presence of cinnamic or benzoic acid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between latex and oleoresins?

<p>Solubility in water (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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