Multiple choice

The stems spread out branches bearing leaves, flowers and fruits. Which of the following is not a feature of the stem?

  1. The stem develops from the direct elongation of the radicle of a germinating seed.

  2. The stem is the ascending part of the axis.

  3. The stem is responsible for bearing buds.

  4. The stem is responsible for bearing nodes and internodes.

  5. When young, the stem is generally green.
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Explanation

This is the correct option as this is not a feature of the stem. The stem develops from the plumule of the embryo of a germinating seed.

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