The Stem

Q.

Leaves hold the plant upright. Correct the following statement and rewrite it.

Q. Which of the following are examples of twiners?

1. Agave
2. Clitoria
3. Opuntia
4. Jasmine

Q.

What is the difference between hygroscopic water and capillary water?

Q. What is the main function of the underground stem?

1. Storage of food
2. Photosynthesis
3. Absorption of water
4. Make roots grow

Q. Identify the herb from the following plants.​

1. Rose
2. Watermelon
3. Garlic
4. Mango

Q.

Find the odd one out in each group and give reasons for your choice.

1. Stigma

2. Style

3. Filament

4. Ovary

Q. Nisha placed a balsam plant in a beaker of red water. After 2 days, she cut the stem of the plant and noticed that the tubes found in the stem had turned red. From this experiment, what can Nisha conclude about the function of tubes?

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1. Transport water from the roots to the other parts of the plant
2. Contain the green pigment that is needed to make food
3. Store food for the plant
4. Absorb water and mineral salts for the plant

Q. Which part of the plant conducts water?

1. Leaves
2. Flowers
3. Root
4. Stem