AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

STEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Specialized stem made of a short, flat stem with many fleshy leaves attached
A
leaf scar
B
Stolon
C
bulb
D
phloem
E
apical meristem
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Corm. A bulb-shaped specialized stem that is made of a solid stem with no leaves.

Detailed explanation-2: -Stolon. A stolon is an aboveground stem that grows horizontally. It takes root at points along its length and sprouts new plants. Stolons are another means by which plants can propagate asexually, producing a clone.

Detailed explanation-3: -What are some different kinds of specialized stems? A tuber is a rhizome with a tip that is swollen with stored food. Irish potatoes are tubers.

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