FORESTRY
PLANT AND WOOD ANATOMY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Supports plant; transports materials
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Turns into a seed
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Soaks up water from the soil
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Makes food
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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: -Stem transports only water to different parts of the plant. Q. Phloem tissue helps in transfer of food to different parts of plant and Xylem tissue helps in transfer of water and minerals to different parts of 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: -The structure of plant roots, stems, and leaves facilitates the transport of water, nutrients, and photosynthates throughout the plant.