GK
BIOLOGY
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takes in water and nutrients
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moves water and nutrients to other parts of the plant
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makes flowers on the plant
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none of the above
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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: -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-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: -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.