18 Questions
What is one of the functions of stems?
Store glucose and fructose
Which of the following is a feature of stolons?
They produce adventitious roots at the nodes
What is the role of stolons in strawberry plants?
Producing new plants through asexual reproduction
What defines a bulb in plant anatomy?
A large, underground stem with leaves arising from the top
In what way do stolons contribute to vegetative reproduction?
By forming adventitious roots at the nodes
What is the role of roots in plants?
Anchor the plant in the soil
Why are underground stems important for plants in unfavorable conditions?
To help the plant survive by producing new shoots
Which type of roots are found mainly in Monocots?
Fibrous roots
What do root hairs primarily absorb from the soil?
Water and minerals
Which plant tissue is thin-walled and alive at maturity?
Parenchyma
What is the specialized role of trichomes on the epidermis of plants?
Reduce water loss through transpiration
Which type of root system do Dicots typically have?
Tap roots
What is the main function of a bulb, like an onion bulb according to the text?
Storing food reserves
Which of the following statements best describes a tuber like a potato?
A nutrient storage structure
What distinguishes a rhizome from other specialized stems according to the text?
Develop from axillary buds
In what way do rhizomes contribute to plant growth based on the text?
By allowing new shoots to grow upwards
Which of the following is NOT a function of leaves as discussed in the text?
Absorbing water and minerals
What is the role of veins in leaves according to the text?
Transport food and water
Test your knowledge on the functions of plant stems such as transport of water, support, storage of starch, and more. Learn about underground stems, vegetative reproduction, and specialized stems like stolons.
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