Bot lec - stems

Which of the following is NOT considered a function of a stem?

• Support

• Conduction

• for growth

• Storage

• none

Stems can also exhibit photosynthesis.

• True

• False

Tuberous roots are classified as specialized stems.

• True

• False

It is the area of the stem where a leaf or leaves are attached

• Internode

• Node

• Petiole

• terminal bud

The hypodermis of a ____ stem is made of of sclerenchyma cells.

• monocot

• dicot

Trichomes and cuticle are both present in ___ stem.

• monocot

• dicot

The vascular system in ____ stems comprises of the two distinct regions, cortex and stele.

• monocot

• dicot

It is the 2nd cambium within the cortex from the epidermis.

• phellogen

• vascular cambium

• xylem

• phloem

It is responsible for gas exchange in woody trunk or stem of plants.

• stomata

• lenticel

• guard cells

• hydathodes

Pith is present in the dicot stem but absent in monocot stem

• true

• false