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Stem Flashcards

1
Q

Stem

A

Opposite to root ( radicle )

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2
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Stem is

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Positively phototrophic

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3
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Stem is negatively

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Geotrophic

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4
Q

Stem grows against

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Moisture ( negatively hydrotrophic )

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5
Q

Stem develops from

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Plumule

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6
Q

Parts of stem

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● node
● internode
● foliage leaves
● scale leaves
● storage leaves

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7
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Node

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Area of stem where leaves grow

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8
Q

Internode

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Distance between 2 nodes

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9
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Foliage leaves

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Green leaves which grown in plants

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10
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Scale leaves

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Small, membrane like leaves protecting the stem

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11
Q

Scale leaves are seen

A

Ginger

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12
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Storage leaves

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Thick leaves which grow to store food

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13
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Storage leaves are seen in

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Aloe vera

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14
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Functions of stem

A

● To support plant
● To bear fruit, leaves, flowers
● Conduction of water, minerals

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15
Q

Modifications of stem

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● Storage
● Photosynthesis
● Climbing
● protection
● vegetative protection

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16
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Storage in stem

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Food storing stem like tubers

17
Q

Storage stem is seen in

A

Ginger

18
Q

Photosynthesis in stem

A

Stems which harbor chlorophyll which gives them green color

19
Q

Photosynthetic stem is seen in

A

Cacti

20
Q

Climbing stem

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Stem is long, flexible which have tendrils for Anchorage

21
Q

Climbing stem is seen in

A

Vitis

22
Q

Protection in stem

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Stem bearing thorns to protect them from herbivores

23
Q

Protection in stem is seen in

A

Bougainvillea

24
Q

Vegetative propagation

A

Propagation through vegetative parts of a plant

25
Q

Vegetative propagation examples

A

Runner stem, sobule, sucker, offset

26
Q

Runner stem

A

Horizontally growing stem giving rise to roots and aerial branches

27
Q

Runner stem is seen in

A

Grass

28
Q

Sobole, sucker stem

A

Stem grows roots underground and give rise to aerial branches horizontally

29
Q

Offset stem

A

Grows short horizontal branch which produces rosette of leaves

30
Q

Offset stem is seen in

A

Pistia

31
Q

Runner , sobole, sucker stem is

A

Terrestrial

32
Q

Offset stem is

A

Aquatic

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