Stems

What is the process of increasing the length of a stem called?

• Shortening

• Strengthening

• Elongation

• Thickening

Which type of growth is responsible for the increase in girth of woody stems?

• Tertiary growth

• Secondary growth

• Lateral growth

• Primary growth

What type of stems are non-woody and flexible?

• Plastic stems

• Herbaceous stems

• Metallic stems

• Glass stems

What is the main function of herbaceous stems?

• Store energy for the plant

• Support the plant and transport water and nutrients

• Attract pollinators to the plant

• Protect the plant from predators

What is the main function of woody stems?

• Attract pollinators

• Store food and water

• Provide structural support and transport water and nutrients

• Produce flowers and fruits

What is the primary meristem responsible for primary growth in stems?

• lateral meristem

• root meristem

• vascular meristem

• apical meristem

What is the secondary meristem responsible for secondary growth in stems?

• Xylem cambium

• Vascular cambium

• Phloem cambium

• Epidermis cambium

What is the process of increasing the girth of a stem called?

• Tertiary growth

• Cellular growth

• Secondary growth

• Primary growth

What are the main components of secondary growth in woody stems?

• Roots and leaves

• Bark and sapwood

• Xylem and phloem

• Vascular cambium and cork cambium

What are the main components of primary growth in stems?

• Secondary meristem, secondary xylem, and secondary phloem

• Apical meristem, primary xylem, and primary phloem

• Root cap, root hairs, and root cortex

• Lateral meristem, secondary phloem, and secondary xylem