Plant Stem Functions Quiz

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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)

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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.