Stem: Structure, Functions and Modifications

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Stem: Structure, Functions and Modifications: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Function of Stem, Nodes of a Stem, Internodes of a Stem, Axillary Bud, Stem and Terminal Bud.

Important Questions on Stem: Structure, Functions and Modifications

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Differentiate between Axillary and Apical buds.

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An axillary bud is a bud that is borne at the axil of a

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_____ are primary growing at the top of the stem of a plant.

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Terminal buds are also known as axillary buds.

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Define the terminal buds of a plant.

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Write one difference between the nodes and internodes of a plant.

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Internodes are the points on a stem where the buds, leaves, and branching twigs originate.

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Define internodes in a plant.

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Nodes are the points on a _____ give rise to the leaves and hold the buds.

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The bud located at the top of the plant is called the axillary bud.

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Write the difference between the stem and roots of the plant.

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Which part of the plant carries the food produced from the leaves to all parts of the plant.

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An onion is an underground root.

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Name any four functions of the plant's stem.

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Choose the part of the plant that takes water from the root to the leaf.
 

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Select the odd one out, based on the edible part.

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Read the rhyme and answer the question given below. (Tune: Do you know the Muffin Man?)

Parts of the plants

Do  you  know  the  parts  of plants,

The parts of plants, the parts of plants? 

Do you know the parts of plants?

That makes them grow and grow?

The roots, they hold the plant in place, 

The plant in place, the plant in place.

The roots, they hold the plant in place, 

Soak up food and water, too.

Do  you  know  the  parts  of plants,

The parts of plants, the parts of plants? 

Do you know the parts of plants?

That makes them grow and grow?

The stem moves water up the plant,

Up the plant, up the plant.

The stem moves water up the plant

Brings water to the leaves.

The leaves soak up the rays of the sun

The rays of the sun, the rays of the sun.

The leaves soak up the rays of the sun,

And help the plant make food.

Which part brings water to the leaves?

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Identify the different plant part.

I support the plant and I am green or brown in colour. My name begins with the letter S.