Stem
Stem: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Stem, Nodes of a Stem, Lateral Branching in Stem & Dichotomous Branching in Stem etc.
Important Questions on Stem
The most reduced form of the stem is found in
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In _____ branching, the growing point get divided into two. (lateral, dichotomous, racemose)
Which of the following shows dichotomous branching?
Which of the following plant/s show/s lateral branching?
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In _____ branching, the growing points do not get divided. (lateral/dichotomous)
Pinus and Casuarina show dichotomous branching.
The stem of Asclepias syriaca shows lateral branching.
Write a note on the lateral branching of stem.
The portions between two nodes that contribute to the height of the plant are called _____.
Internodes are points on plants where the buds, leaves, and branching twigs originate.
What are the portions between two nodes called?
Differentiate between nodes and internodes.
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_____ is the vegetative propagule of strawberry. (Rhizome, Tuber, Bulb, Stolon)
Match the following
| List - I | List - II | List -III |
| A) Acacia | i) Node of stem | I) Mericarp |
| B) Dichasial cyme | ii) False septum | II) Lamiaceae |
| C) Lateral out growth | iii) Monochasial cyme | III) Photosynthesis |
| D) Argemone | iv) Phyllode | IV) Parietal placentation |
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