Question

Explain the important functions of Stem. (any five)

Answer 1

Answer:

The main functions of stems are to support and elevation of leaves, fruits, and flowers. Stem arranges leaves in a way that it gets direct sunlight to perform photosynthesis. ... Stems stores food, water, and nutrients. Cells of a stem, meristems, produce new living tissues.

Answer 2

Required Answer:-

Functions of Stem:

• Stem provide mechanical support or strength to plants.
• Stems help in transportation of water and food in plants through vascular bundles (xylem and phloem).
• Stems may store useful materials in plants like starch, water and sugar.
• Stems in some plants also plays an important role in the process of photosynthesis.
• Stems provide support to leaves, flowers and branches. In some plants, roots are also supported by stem.