Stems

Question 1

Stem primary functions (4)

Answer 1

-support
-translocation
-photosynthesis
-storage

Question 2

Erect stem

Answer 2

straight up

Question 3

twining stem

Answer 3

uses other structures for support

Question 4

Prostrate stem

Answer 4

grow along the ground

Question 5

Vegetable that we harvest to eat the immature stem

Answer 5

Asparagus

Question 6

Development region of stems

Answer 6

meristems

Question 7

Internode

Answer 7

Distance between nodes

Question 8

How do monocots increase stem thickness

Answer 8

cell expansion not division

Question 9

In many monocots, stems are often __________

Answer 9

hollow

Question 10

How do dicots increase stem thickness

Answer 10

Cell division at cambium

Question 11

Variables to increase tillering

Answer 11

plant spacing
environmental conditions
nutrient and water availability

Question 12

Cause of apical dominance

Answer 12

plant hormones

Question 13

Apical dominance

Answer 13

one stem being the main growth point
evergreens