Question

Which among the following is not correct about different modifications of stem?

(a) Weak stems are aerial stems that are further classified into trailer, creeper and climber

(b) Stems in rhizome, tuber and bulb grow under the ground

(c) In some plants, stems are modified into thorns for defense

(d) Stems in corn grow above the ground

This question was addressed to me in an interview for internship.

This is a very interesting question from Flowering Plants Morphology in section Morphology of Flowering Plants of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

Right answer is (d) Stems in corn grow above the ground

Explanation: Weak stems are aerial stems that are further classified into trailer, creeper and climber. Stems in rhizome, tuber and bulb grow under the ground. In some plants, stems are modified into thorns for defense. Stems in corn grow under the ground.