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Plant Stem Functions Quiz

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What is the main function of the plant stem?

To provide support and hold leaves, flowers, fruits, and absorb sunlight for photosynthesis

To provide support and hold leaves, flowers, fruits, and store excess water

To provide support and hold leaves, flowers, fruits, and transport gases for photosynthesis

To provide support and hold leaves, flowers, fruits, and transport water and minerals (correct)

Which type of stem grows underground?

Twinners stem

Runner stem (correct)

Climbers stem

Prostrate stem

What is the characteristic of a rhizome stem?

Erect stem with axillary buds and terminal buds

Green above ground stem with no distinct nodes and internodes

Discoid stem with fleshy leaves and no adventitious roots

Fleshy, non-green underground stem with distinct nodes and internodes (correct)

What is the characteristic of a bulb stem?

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What type of stem habit does a climber exhibit?

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Stem Functions and Types

The main function of the plant stem is to provide support, transport nutrients and water, and store food.
The type of stem that grows underground is called a rhizome, which is a type of underground stem that produces new shoots and roots.
A characteristic of a rhizome stem is that it grows horizontally underground and produces new plants at its tips.
A bulb stem is a type of underground stem that has fleshy leaves and a short stem, and stores food and water.
A climber exhibits a twining or woody stem habit, which allows it to climb up surfaces using tendrils or twining stems.

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Test your knowledge about the functions and characteristics of plant stems with this quiz. Learn about how plant stems provide support, hold leaves and flowers, and transport water and nutrients.