Stem Of A Plant-Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

Question 1: What is the primary function of the stem in a plant?

(a) Absorbing water and nutrients
(b) Anchoring the plant in the soil
(c) Producing flowers and fruits
(d) Conducting water, nutrients, and supporting plant parts

Question 2: Which type of stem grows horizontally along the ground and produces new roots and shoots at nodes?

(a) Herbaceous stem
(b) Tuberous stem
(c) Rhizome
(d) Runner

Question 3: In which type of stem does photosynthesis take place due to the presence of chlorophyll?

(a) Woody stem
(b) Herbaceous stem
(c) Tuberous stem
(d) Bulb

Question 4: What is the function of the cambium layer in the stem?

(a) Producing leaves
(b) Storing water
(c) Producing flowers
(d) Producing new xylem and phloem cells for growth

Question 5: Which type of stem modification stores food and nutrients, as seen in potatoes?

(a) Rhizome
(b) Tuberous stem
(c) Bulb
(d) Runner

Question 6: What is the main purpose of the stem's cuticle?

(a) Absorbing water
(b) Photosynthesis
(c) Preventing water loss
(d) Anchoring the plant

Question 7: Which type of stem modification consists of fleshy, overlapping leaves and serves as a storage organ?

(a) Rhizome
(b) Tuberous stem
(c) Bulb
(d) Stolon

Question 8: What is the primary function of the stem's vascular bundles?

(a) Storing water
(b) Producing flowers
(c) Conducting water and nutrients
(d) Photosynthesis

Question 9: Which type of stem modification grows horizontally underground and gives rise to new shoots and roots at its nodes?

(a) Rhizome
(b) Tuberous stem
(c) Bulb
(d) Stolon

Question 10: What is the outer protective layer of the stem called?

(a) Cortex
(b) Phloem
(c) Epidermis
(d) Xylem

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Answer key:

Question 1: d

Question 2: d

Question 3: b

Question 4: d

Question 5: b

Question 6: c

Question 7: c

Question 8: c

Question 9: a

Question 10: c