Textbook Question
What does the cuticle do?
What do stomata do?
Predict how the thickness of the cuticle and the number of stomata differ in plants from wet habitats versus dry habitats.
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33. Plant Anatomy
Roots and Shoots
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Which of the following is not a function of the stem in plants?
A
Photosynthesis
B
Support the plant body
C
Transport water and nutrients
D
Store nutrients
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Identify the primary functions of a plant stem. These typically include supporting the plant body, transporting water and nutrients, and storing nutrients.
Understand that photosynthesis is primarily the function of leaves, where chlorophyll captures sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.
Recognize that while some stems can perform photosynthesis, it is not their primary function. The main role of stems is structural support and transport.
Compare the given options with the known functions of stems. Support, transport, and storage are directly related to stem functions.
Conclude that photosynthesis is not a primary function of the stem, making it the correct answer to the question.
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