AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Stem. A plant’s stem transports water through the plant. It also raises the height of the plant’s flowers and leaves and brings them closer to the Sun.

Detailed explanation-2: -Stem is an essential part of a plant that provides mechanical support to the whole plant body. Every other part of the plant except the one underground depends on the stem for support. This includes leaves, fruits, flowers, branches, etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -Stems also provide support for the plant allowing the leaves to reach the sunlight that they need to produce food. Where the leaves join the stem is called the node. The space between the leaves and the stem is called the internode.

Detailed explanation-4: -Stems help support the plant and keep it upright. Water and food are taken up from the roots and transported through the stem. Leaves are very important as they make food for the plants. Leaves are made to catch the sunlight as plants need sunlight to make food.