MCQ
Primary function of the stem is___________.
    • A
      Support plant body
    • B
      Bearing and holding of leaves
    • C
      Absorbing of water and minerals
    • D
      Vegetative propogation

    Answer

    1. Bearing and holding of leaves

    Explanation:

    B. Bearing and holding of leaves

    Reason: stem is the aerial part of the plant.

    It hold flowers, fruits, leaves, branches etc.

    Nodes and internodes are also present in stem.

    There are different kinds of functions performed by stems like food storage, anchorage or support plant body, transporting water and minerals etc. but the primary function is bearing and holding of leaves.

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