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What is the function of the stem in a plant?
What is the function of the stem in a plant?
- To transport water and minerals from roots to leaves (correct)
- To produce flowers
- To store excess sunlight
- To store excess sugars
What is the role of nodes in plant stems?
What is the role of nodes in plant stems?
- Points of attachment for leaves, aerial roots, and flowers (correct)
- To store excess nutrients
- To conduct photosynthesis
- To protect the stem from external damage
Where is the axillary bud usually found on a plant stem?
Where is the axillary bud usually found on a plant stem?
- In the middle of the internode
- At the apex of the plant
- At the base of a leaf and the stem (correct)
- At the tip of the stem
What type of cells make up the peripheral cortex in a plant stem?
What type of cells make up the peripheral cortex in a plant stem?
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Which cells are primarily responsible for conducting water and nutrients in a plant stem?
Which cells are primarily responsible for conducting water and nutrients in a plant stem?
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What is the main function of plant stems?
What is the main function of plant stems?
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What is the stalk connecting a leaf to the stem called?
What is the stalk connecting a leaf to the stem called?
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Which tissue in stems is responsible for conducting water and nutrients?
Which tissue in stems is responsible for conducting water and nutrients?
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What is the region of the stem between two nodes called?
What is the region of the stem between two nodes called?
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Which type of stem can be both herbaceous and woody in nature?
Which type of stem can be both herbaceous and woody in nature?
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