Primary function of the stem is___________.

Support plant body

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Bearing and holding of leaves

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Absorbing of water and minerals

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Vegetative propogation

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Solution

The correct option is B Bearing and holding of leaves
B. Bearing and holding of leaves
Reason: stem is the aerial part of the plant. It hold flowers, fruits, leaves, branches etc. Nodes and internodes are also present in stem. There are different kinds of functions performed by stems like food storage, anchorage or support plant body, transporting water and minerals etc. but the primary function is bearing and holding of leaves.

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