Question

Can the stem of a plant be compared with a street with two ways traffic? Give reason.

Answer 1

Stem: It is the central part of a plant and bears all sorts of plant organs such as leaves, branches, and flowers.

1. The stem of a plant can be compared with a street having two ways of traffic.
2. The plants have roots under the soil which carry water and minerals upwards to the leaves for the preparation of food.
3. Similarly, the food prepared within the leaves gets transported to every other part of the plant.