Plant Stems Flashcard

Front

What is a bulb in botanical terms?

Back

A modified stem

Front

Which plant structure is responsible for secondary growth?

Back

Cambium

Front

Which structure is a thickened underground stem used for storage? Options: Tuber, Stolon, Node, Internode

Back

Tuber

Front

What are the two types of stems mentioned?

Back

Woody and herbaceous

Front

What is NOT a job of the stem? Options: Transporting nutrients, Providing support, Producing flowers, Determining plant shape

Back

Producing flowers

Front

Which of the following is NOT a type of stem? Woody, Herbaceous, Fibrous, Taproot

Back

Taproot

Front

What is the main job of a stem in relation to photosynthesis?

Back

To support photosynthesis in leaves

Front

What does the internode indicate in a tree?

Back

The distance between two nodes; tells how much the tree grew in one season

Front

What is another name for the lateral bud?

Back

Axillary bud

Front

How are stem tissues organized in monocots?

Back

In small bundles scattered throughout the stem