Stem
Stem: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, The Stem, Functions of Stem, Conduction of Water and Minerals through Stem, Significance of Water Conduction in Plants & Transport of Food through Stem etc.
Important Questions on Stem
Explain the role of the stem in the transportation of food in plants.


Which of following is the part of 'X' in the given diagram?
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Explain an activity to show that stem conducts water?

What is conduction of water in plants and write the significance?

Name the part of a plant helps in an upward movement of water?

Trees have branches, which arise from the base of the stem.


The parts of the plant that are usually under the ground form the shoot system.


Make group of 6 in your class and sit across a table. Imagine that each one of you is a part of a plant. Assign each one a name of the plant part, such as one can be root, another can be stem and similarly other four can be leaf, flower, fruit and seed. Write your assigned name on a white sheet of paper and carefully fix on your shirt with the help of a pin. Now you are going to be interviewed as a plant part.
If something happens to you, can the plant survive without you?

Make group of 6 in your class and sit across a table. Imagine that each one of you is a part of a plant. Assign each one a name of the plant part, such as one can be root, another can be stem and similarly other four can be leaf, flower, fruit and seed. Write your assigned name on a white sheet of paper and carefully fix on your shirt with the help of a pin. now you are going to be interviewed as a plant part.
What is your job?

Make group of 6 in your class and sit across a table. Imagine that each one of you is a part of a plant. Assign each one a name of the plant part, such as one can be root, another can be stem and similarly other four can be leaf, flower, fruit and seed. Write your assigned name on a white sheet of paper and carefully fix on your shirt with the help of a pin. Now you are going to be interviewed as a plant part.
Of what plant are you a part?

We have bones to support our body and make us stand without falling. What helps the trees stand without falling?

Name and describe the different modifications of stem. Give examples.


What are the various modifications of stem, leaves and roots?

What are the different functions of stem, leaves and roots?

Fill in the blanks with correct words from the bracket.
Garlic is a special type of _____. (stem/ root)

Name a spice that gives a yellow colour to the vegetable while cooking. Does it have any other benefit?
