Match the modified stem to its correct definition. Stolon Rhizome Tuber Bulb Cor
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Match the modified stem to its correct definition.
Stolon
Rhizome
Tuber
Bulb
Corm
Stem succulence
Cladophyll
A simple modified stem that stores starch below ground, like a potato.
A belowground modified stem consisting of many compressed internodes with whorls of leaves surrounding and protecting the stem.
Stems that have become modified to store water and serve as a primary photosynthetic organ in desert environments.
A stem that has been modified to resemble a leaf.
A modified stem that grows horizontally below the surface of the ground.
A modified stem that grows horizontally above the surface of the ground.
A belowground modified stem for storing starch consisting of a single thick internode wrapped in papery leaves.
- A. B. C. D. E. F. G.Stolon
- A. B. C. D. E. F. G.Rhizome
- A. B. C. D. E. F. G.Tuber
- A. B. C. D. E. F. G.Bulb
- A. B. C. D. E. F. G.Corm
- A. B. C. D. E. F. G.Stem succulence
- A. B. C. D. E. F. G.Cladophyll
A.A simple modified stem that stores starch below ground, like a potato.
B.A belowground modified stem consisting of many compressed internodes with whorls of leaves surrounding and protecting the stem.
C.Stems that have become modified to store water and serve as a primary photosynthetic organ in desert environments.
D.A stem that has been modified to resemble a leaf.
E.A modified stem that grows horizontally below the surface of the ground.
F.A modified stem that grows horizontally above the surface of the ground.
G.A belowground modified stem for storing starch consisting of a single thick internode wrapped in papery leaves.
Explanation / Answer
Stem succulence - a modified stem to store water and serve as a primary photosynthesis organ in desert environment and condition..!!
Cladophyll - I is the stem which is being modified to resemble as a leaf which can perform photosynthesis too..!! Eg:- Asparagus.
Bulb- a below ground modified stem consisting of many compressed internode with whorls of leaves surrounding and protecting the main interior middle stem.. Eg:- onion..!!
Tuber- a simple modified stem that stores starch below ground, like a potato..!!
Corm- a below ground modified stem for storing starch consisting of a single thick internode wrapped in papery leaves..!!
Rhizome - a modified stem that grows horizontally below the surface of the ground which can form adventitious roots and shoots..
Stolon - a modified stem that grows horizontal above the surface of the ground.. They are called runner..
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