Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not a function of the stem in a plant?
33. Plant Anatomy
Roots and Shoots
Multiple Choice
Which of the following plant parts supports the stem?
A
Flowers
B
Roots
C
Fruits
D
Leaves
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Understand the function of each plant part listed in the options: flowers, roots, fruits, and leaves.
Flowers are primarily involved in reproduction and do not support the stem.
Roots anchor the plant in the soil and provide support to the stem by absorbing water and nutrients.
Fruits are the mature ovary of a flower and are involved in seed dispersal, not in supporting the stem.
Leaves are responsible for photosynthesis and gas exchange, and while they are attached to the stem, they do not provide structural support to it.
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