DENDROLOGY AND SOCIETY
PLANT CLASSIFICATION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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To absorb mineral and water from the soil
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To make fruit and seeds
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To contain seeds
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To grow into a new plant
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To transport water, minerals and food up and down
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Detailed explanation-1: -The stem conducts water and nutrient minerals from their site of absorption in the roots to the leaves by means of certain vascular tissues in the xylem. The movement of synthesized foods from the leaves to other plant organs occurs chiefly through other vascular tissues in the stem called phloem.
Detailed explanation-2: -It is responsible for carrying minerals, water, and glucose to different parts of the plant. When the stems are green, they may contain chloroplasts and perform photosynthesis. The stems can also be modified for food storage (tubers) and vegetative propagation (bear buds) as seen in potatoes.
Detailed explanation-3: -(i) It supports branches, leaves, flowers, and fruits. (ii) It transports water and minerals from the roots to the leaves and other parts of plants. (iii) It transports food from leaves to different parts of the plant. (iv) It holds the plant upright.