Functions of the Stem

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What are the characteristics of a stem?

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What is the function of roots?

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What are the functions of petiole and veins in leaf ?

Q. Plants such as potato, garlic and ginger are examples of ______ .

1. stems
2. modified stems
3. modified roots
4. roots

Q. Which of the following is/are the example(s) of modified stem?

1. Garlic
2. Wheat
3. Potato
4. Turmeric

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What is the shoot system in plants? Describe in brief.

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Name three types of root modifications with an example each. [3 MARKS]

Q. The water absorbed by the root is carried through the ______ to all parts of the plant.

1. Stamen
2. Flower
3. Leaves
4. Stem

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Write any two functions of the stem?

Q. Choose the correct option.

Statement 1: Potato, turmeric, garlic, ginger and sugarcane are the examples of modified stem.
Statement 2: Radish, carrot, beetroot are the example of modified leaves.

1. Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false.
2. Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true.
3. Both the statements are true.
4. Both the statements are false.

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Stem transports only water to different parts of the plant.

1. True

2. False

Q. Correct the following statement and rewrite the statement with proper explanation.
Roots conduct water to the leaves.

Q. Shoot system is the part of the plant which is present ____ the ground.

1. below
2. beyond
3. both above and below
4. above

Q. Identify the part(s) of the plants that depend(s) on the stem for support.

1. Leaves
2. Fruits
3. Roots
4. Flowers

Q. Which part of the plant conducts water?

1. Stem
2. Root
3. Leaf
4. Flower

Q. What is the function of a stem in a plant? [2 marks]

Q. Which of the following is/are the function(s) of the stem?

1. Stem helps in conducting food material
2. Stems helps in pollination
3. Stem provides support to the plants
4. Stem helps in absorption of water

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What is pulvinus

Q. Correct the following statement and explain.
Roots conduct water to the leaves.

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What are the different parts of the plant?

Q. Choose the correct option.
Statement 1: Roots help in absorption of minerals from the soil.
Statement 2: Stem helps in translocation of food and water throughout the plant.

1. Statement 1 is true while statement 2 is false.
2. Statement 2 is true while statement 1 is false.
3. Both, statements 1 and statement 2 are true.
4. Both, statements 1 and statement 2 are false.

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If the roots of a plant are removed and planted in a pot, will the plant survive? Give reasons for your answer.

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Roots absorb water and minerals from the soil.

1. True
2. False

Q. List out any two functions of a stem in a plant? (1Mark)

Q. A plant is paired with the part that we eat. Select the incorrect pair.

1. Carrot - Root
2. Potato - Root
3. Brinjal - Fruit
4. Tomato - Fruit

Q. Which of the following is/are the classification of roots?

1. True roots
2. Adventitious roots
3. Both a and b
4. None of the above

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Which part of the plant conducts water?

1. Roots

2. Stems

3. Leaves

4. Flowers

Q. Which of these is not a stem modification?

1. Carrot
2. Garlic
3. Turmeric
4. Ginger

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Which of the following is/are functions of the stem?

1. Carpel

2. Flower

3. Stem

4. Both B&C

Q. a)If the roots of a plant are removed and planted in a pot, will the plant survive?
b)Give reasons for your answer.