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Morphology of the stem - class-XI

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In a hollow stem, what is most affected?

  1. Conduction of food

  2. Conduction of water

  3. Storage of food

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Hollow stem is characterized by the disintegration of pith leaving the central space empty which is otherwise occupied by pith. The disintegration of pith is caused by rapid elongation and radial expansion of growing stem. Translocation of organic nutrient and water is the function of phloem and xylem respectively and hence, the disintegration of pith does not affect these functions. Pith serves to store and transport the nutrient while the hollow stem contains water, storage of food is most affected in hollow stem. 
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

Two types of plant organs are:

  1. photosynthetic, non-photosynthetic

  2. vegetative and reproductive

  3. nutritive and non-nutritive

  4. organized, non-organized


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The plant organs are classified into vegetative structures that include leaf, root, stem etc and reproductive structures like the flower, fruits and seeds 

So, the correct answer is 'vegetative and reproductive'

According to apical cell theory, there is a single apical cell with three cutting faces in the shoot apex. This theory is applicable only some higher algae, bryophytes and pteridophytes and is not applicable to gymnosperms and angiosperms This theory was given by

  1. C. Nageli

  2. Hanstein

  3. Schmidt

  4. Clowes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Apical cell theory by Nageli in 1858, stated that in large number of cryptogams single solitary cell has been found to form the growing point and it was supposed that similar condition exists in higher plants too. The presence of complex growing apices in higher plants cannot be explained by this theory. 
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

The leaf less stem of onion which is produced to bear flower is called as

  1. Thalamus

  2. Scape

  3. Torus

  4. Pedicel


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Scape is the stalk of the stem that attaches the flower to its inflorescence. Onion plants produce a leafless flowering stem which exhibits scape. These have 2-4 leaves that are circular and hollow in cross-section, easily flattened when young. Whereas Torus is the thickened part of the stem from which flower grows. The older name of the torus is thalamus. Pedicel is short flower stalk that attaches the flower to inflorescence.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

Interfascicular cambium arises from _______.

  1. Cortical cells

  2. Medullary rays

  3. Pericycle

  4. Endodermis


Correct Option: A

Function of stem is

  1. Bear leaves and branches

  2. Conduction of water & minerals

  3. Conduction and storage of food

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main functions of stems are as follows,

  • The stems bears branches and leaves and also gives place from where flowers and fruits grow.
  • Conduction of fluids and minerals between the roots and the shoots in the xylem and phloem.
  • Storage of food.
  • Stems have meristems that generate new living tissue.
    Thus, the correct answer is option D.

In which of the following are excurrent stem found?

  1. Cycas

  2. Pinus

  3. Mango

  4. Wheat


Correct Option: B
Explanation:


  • An excurrent stem is the type of stem in which the main stem grows indefinitely. The side branch grows in an acropetal manner. The tree takes a pyramidal form due to development of racemose branching. This type of branching is mostly seen in pinus. This type of branching is mostly seen because the apical meristem has the dominance on the lateral ones which leads to an increase in the height of the plant.
  • Hence in Pinus excurrent stem is found.
  • So, the correct answer is  'Pinus'.

Bamboo, grass and mint stem elongate by the activity of 

  1. Primary meristem

  2. Secondary meristem

  3. Intercalary meristems

  4. Apical meristems


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bamboo, grass and mint stem elongate by the activity of Intercalary meristems. Intercalary meristem at base of leaves or nodes of grasses is responsible for primary growth. Meristems are classified by their location as apical located at root and shoot tips, lateral in the vascular and cork cambia, and intercalary at internodes, or stem regions between the places at which leaves attach and leaf bases. Intercalary meristem cells possess the ability to divide and produce new cells, as do apical and lateral meristems. They differ, however, in being situated between regions of mature tissue, such as at the base of grass leaves, which are themselves located on mature stem tissue.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

The basic difference between stem and root is that

  1. Stem is endarch

  2. Stem is exarch

  3. Stem is mesarch

  4. Stem is polyarch


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
In endarch vascular bundle metaxylem lies towards the outer side and protoxylem towards the inner side.
In exarch vascular bundle protoxylem lies towards the outerside and metaxylem towards the centre.
Both dicot and monocot stem has endarch type of vascular bundle and dicot and monocot root have exarch type of vascular bundle.

Elongated reproductive apex is found in _____________.

  1. Sagittaria

  2. Chrysanthemum

  3. Rose

  4. Mango


Correct Option: A

Stems have played and important role in plant evolution. Their functions have changed and evolved over a period of time. From the list given below (i to iv), identify the functions performed by stems in different types of plants.
(i) Photosynthesis
(ii) Support
(iii) Storage
(iv) Spread and dispersal of plants

  1. (i) and (ii) only

  2. (i), (ii) and (iii) only

  3. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

  4. (ii), (iii) and (iv) only


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In some plants, the stem has been modified to perform different functions. These are the adaptations shown by the plants due to adaptation and evolution. 

In dessert plants, the stem become green and flat to perform photosynthesis. 
In climbers, the stem tendrils cling or wound on the other plants to provide support. 
In rhizome and tubers, the food is stored in the stem. 
In plants like runners which spread on the land, the seeds or the spores are dispersed. This helps in the dispersed growth of the plants. 
Thus, the correct answer is option C. 

Waxy coating on epidermis of young stem is

  1. Suberin

  2. Periderm

  3. Phellem

  4. Cuticle


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cuticle is a protecting film covering the epidermis of leaves, young shoots and other aerial plant organs without periderm. 

It consists of lipid and hydrocarbon polymers impregnated with wax and is synthesized exclusively by the epidermal cells. The cuticle is composed of an insoluble cuticular membrane impregnated by and covered with soluble waxes. Cutin, a polyester polymer composed of inter esterified omega hydroxy acids which are crosslinked by ester and epoxide bonds, is the best known structural component of the cuticular membrane.

Unbranched, erect, cylindrical stout axis with distinct nodes and internodes and with jointed appearance is called as

  1. Runner

  2. Sucker

  3. Culm

  4. Caudex


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Erect, unbranched stems with distinct nodes and internodes are called culms, nodes are swollen giving a jointed appearance. For example, bamboo.

Plants belonging to family Cactaceae  stores water in stems. It means, they are 

  1. Ephemerals

  2. Drought resistants

  3. Annuals

  4. Non-succulents


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cactaceae have many adaptations that make them drought resistant in dry areas. They have a thick and hard-walled stem that helps in water storage. The stems of Cactaceae are fleshy and photosynthetic. A thick and waxy coating of it helps the cactus from evaporating excess water. Instead of leaves, most of them have spines or scales which are modified leaves. These spines and scales do not lose water through evaporation and protect the cactus from herbivores.

So, the correct answer is 'Drought resistants'

Shoot or stem develops from

  1. Plumule

  2. Radicle

  3. Bothof (A) and (B)

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shoot or stem develops from plumule. Shoot or stem develops from plumule. Plumule is the future shoot of a plant as radicle is the future root of the plant. Plumule is positively phototrophic.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

Lacunar collenchyma is specifically present in hypodermis of

  1. Cucurbita stem

  2. Sunflower stem

  3. Brinjal stem

  4. Maize stem


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cucurbita stem has lacunar collenchyma or tubular collenchyma which is characterized by the presence of distinct intercellular spaces and deposition of pectocellulose is on the wall of intercellular spaces. Sunflower stem has lamellar or plate collenchyma which is characterized by cell wall thickening on the tangential walls giving the cell lamellar or plates like appearance. Brinjal stem has angular collenchyma which is characterized by deposition of pectocellulose are at the angles of the cell. Maize stem has sclerenchymatous hypodermis.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

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