Question

Which among the following statement(s) is/are not true for stems?

• A. In some plants, stems store water and food.
• B. It bears and supports leaves, flowers and fruits.
• C. It is the most attractive part of a plant.
• D. It conducts water and minerals from roots to other plant parts.

Answer 1

The correct option is C It is the most attractive part of a plant.

• Stems of some plants are modified to store food (e.g. ginger) and water (e.g. cactus).
• Stem is the part of the plant which bears flowers, leaves and fruits.
• Flower is the most attractive part of the plant and helps in the plant in reproduction.
• Stems conduct water and minerals from the roots to the leaves and other aerial parts.