HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

PLANT BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does a plant’s stem do?
A
it holds the plant
B
it holds the seed
C
it makes food for the plant
D
None of the above
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: -Their main function is to provide support to the plant, holding leaves, flowers, and buds; in some cases, stems also store food for the plant.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Stems support the whole plant and help it to stand erect. It also helps in the transportation of food and water. At the same time, the function of leaves is to prepare food by the process called photosynthesis. Thus, it is not the leaf but it is the stem that holds the plant upright.

Detailed explanation-5: -Their main function is to provide support to the plant, holding leaves, flowers and buds; in some cases, stems also store food for the plant.

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