Stem

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Stem: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Stem, Corms, Thorns, Tendrils, Cladodes, Rhizomes, Modification of Stem, Aerial Stem Modification, Stem Tubers, Underground Stem Modification, Bulbs in Plants, Climbing Stems, Nodes of a Stem and, Internodes of a Stem

Important Questions on Stem

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The most reduced form of the stem is found in

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A lateral branch with short internodes and each node bearing a rosette of leaves and a tuft of root is found in aquatic plants like

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A slender lateral branch arises from the base of the main axis and after growing aerially for sometime arch downward to touch the ground seen in case of

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The lateral branches originating from the basal and underground portion of the main stem, grow horizontally beneath the soil and then come out obliquely upward giving rise to leafy shoots seen in case of

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Select the incorrect matching from the following.

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Which of the following is correct about gourds?

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Which of the following is a gourd?

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Which of the following stem acts as an organ of perennation?

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Underground stem stores food in the following except

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Young stems are generally

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The functions of stem are

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Which of the following is incorrect about stem?

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Stem hairs are

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Which of the following pair are modifications of stem?

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Assertion : Prickles of plant have a single role of protection of plant.

Reason : They are superficial in origin.

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The botanical name of Satawar is

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Which one of the following pairs is wrongly matched while the remaining three are correct?

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Aroids store food in

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Multicellular hairs are found on

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Rhizomes are mostly