Question

difference between root and stem.short answer plz and 4 points of each.​

Answer 1

Stem

• Stems are the parts of plants that bear branches, leaves, and fruits.
• Stems do not have a shoot tip. Instead, they possess a terminal bud.  
• Stems have nodes and internodes.  
• Stems of the plants bear plant structures- flowers, and buds
• Stems are multicellular.

Root

• Roots are the underground parts of plants that bear root hairs.
• Roots bear root hairs and buds.
• Root hairs have a thinner cell wall.
• Root hairs have a shorter lifespan.  
• Root hairs are unicellular

Answer 2

Explanation:

root

1. a root has many small roots attached to it .

2. root is a part of a plant which takes in water and food for the plant.

3. a root grows under the soil.

4. eg. raddish, carrot

stem

1. stem has many branches attached

2. a part of a plant which carries food and water to leaves

3. stem grows above the soil

4. eg. potato and ginger