Question

Rhizomes are mostly

• A. Sympodial
• B. Diageotropic
• C. Horizontal
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Rhizome is a modified stem of a plant that grows horizontally underground. The roots and shoots grow from nodes of rhizomes. They are also called as creeping rootstocks. Rhizomes grow perpendicular to the gravity force. Thus, they are diageotropic in nature. They show sympodial growth meaning they have a specialized lateral growth pattern in which the apical meristem is terminated. The apical meristem forms a swollen stem called as a pseudobulb.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.