EVERYDAY SCIENCE

SCIENCE

PLANT KINGDOM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The stem provides support to the plant. Which of the following is another function of the stem?
A
It provides shade to the plant.
B
It produces seeds for the plant.
C
It transports food to all parts of the plant.
D
It purifies the water absorbed by the roots
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The primary functions of the stem are to support the leaves; to conduct water and minerals to the leaves, where they can be converted into usable products by photosynthesis; and to transport these products from the leaves to other parts of the plant, including the roots.

Detailed explanation-2: -A stem performs the following functions in a plant: (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.

Detailed explanation-3: -Stem keeps the plant upright. Stem conducts water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves. Stem conducts food from the leaves to the other parts of the plant.

Detailed explanation-4: -Support: Primary function of the stem is to hold up buds, flowers, leaves, and fruits to the plant. Along with the roots, a stem anchors the plants and helps them to stand upright and perpendicular to the ground.

Detailed explanation-5: -Stems possess specialized tissues called vascular bundles that conduct food and water to all parts of the plant. Xylem and phloem are conducting tissues that together form the vascular bundles. Phloem carries food from the leaf to the different parts of the plant.

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