Question

3. Answer the following questions.
a. Write the two main functions of a stem.
b. Give an example for the following:
i. A stem modified to form tendril
ii. A stem modified to store food
c. Give an example of the following:
i. A plant with parallel venation in its leaves
ii. A stem that is full of starch
iii. A leaf that performs the function of protection
iv.An insectivorous plant​

Answer 1

Explanation:

a) distance keeps the leaves in the light and provide your place for the plant to keep its flowers and fruits. transport of fluids between the roots and the shoots in the xylem and phloem.

b) i) rose and pea

ii) rhizomes, woody stems of trees and shrubs.

c) i) banana, coconut

ii) potatoes

iv) Venus flytrap , California pitcher plant