SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Stems have the function of
A
transport water only.
B
transport food only.
C
absorbs water.
D
transport water and food.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The stem of the plant connects the roots to the leaves, helping to transport absorbed water and minerals to different parts of the plant. The stem also helps to transport the products of photosynthesis (i.e., sugars) from the leaves to the rest of the plant.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

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