Textbook Question
Root apical meristems are found
a. Only in taproots.
b. Only in lateral roots.
c. Only in adventitious roots.
d. In all roots.
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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 a plant?
A
Transport water and nutrients
B
Store nutrients
C
Photosynthesis
D
Support the plant body
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Begin by identifying the primary functions of a plant stem. The stem is crucial for transporting water and nutrients from the roots to other parts of the plant, storing nutrients, and providing structural support to the plant body.
Consider the process of photosynthesis, which primarily occurs in the leaves of the plant. Leaves contain chlorophyll, the pigment necessary for photosynthesis, and are structured to maximize light absorption.
Understand that while stems can be green and may contain chlorophyll, they are not the primary site for photosynthesis. Their main role is to support the plant and facilitate the movement of substances.
Reflect on the fact that stems may have secondary roles, such as storing nutrients, but their primary function is not photosynthesis. This is a key distinction between stems and leaves.
Conclude that the function not typically associated with stems is photosynthesis, as this process is mainly carried out by the leaves.
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