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Match the modified stem to its correct definition. Stolon Rhizome Tuber Bulb Cor

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Question

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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