Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes between roots and stems?
1. Roots bear nodes and internodes, while stems do not.
2. Roots develop from the radicle of the embryo, while stems develop from the plumule.
3. Stems are typically positively geotropic, while roots are negatively geotropic.
4. Stems have root hairs for absorption, while roots do not.
Subtopic:  Morphology of Roots | Morphology of Stems |
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Stems perform

1. Storage of food 2. Support
3. Protection 4. All of these
Subtopic:  Morphology of Stems |
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Which of the following has chlorophyll in their stem to carry out photosynthesis?

1. Opuntia
2. Citrus
3. Bougainvillea
4. Cucumber

Subtopic:  Morphology of Stems | Aerial Stem Modification |
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Which of the following has chlorophyll in it's flattened stem to carry out photosynthesis?

1. Opuntia
2. Euphorbia
3. Citrus
4. Watermelon

Subtopic:  Morphology of Stems | Aerial Stem Modification |
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Which of the following is not a stem modification?
1. Thorns of citrus
2. Tendrils of cucumber
3. Flattened structure of Opuntia
4. Pitcher of Nepenthes
Subtopic:  Morphology of Stems |  Modifications of Stem |
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