Plant Stems

Front

What type of tissue is the bark of a tree?

Back

Phloem

Front

What is the leaf arrangement called when leaves are attached at different heights along the stem?

Back

Alternate

Front

What is the primary function of xylem in plants?

Back

To transport water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.

Front

What type of stem is soft and green, typically found in herbaceous plants?

Back

Herbaceous stem.

Front

What is the term for the outer protective layer of a plant stem?

Back

Bark.

Front

What type of tissue is responsible for the transport of sugars in plants?

Back

Phloem.

Front

What is the term for a stem that grows horizontally along the ground?

Back

Stolon.

Front

What is the main difference between woody and herbaceous stems?

Back

Woody stems are hard and rigid, while herbaceous stems are soft and flexible.

Front

What is the term for the growth region at the tips of stems and roots?

Back

Meristem.

Front

What is the function of cambium in plant stems?

Back

To produce new xylem and phloem cells.