Question

Which among the following statements is incorrect about stem?

(a) The region of stem where buds arise is called a node

(b) The region between two consecutive nodes is called inter-node

(c) Stem helps in conduction of water and nutrients between root and shoot

(d) Stem system includes fruits, flowers, buds and leaves etc

This question was posed to me in an internship interview.

The origin of the question is Flowering Plants Morphology topic in portion Morphology of Flowering Plants of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

Right answer is (d) Stem system includes fruits, flowers, buds and leaves etc

Best explanation: The region of stem where buds arise is called a node. The region between two consecutive nodes is called inter-node. Stem helps in conduction of water and nutrients between root and shoot. Shoot system includes fruits, flowers, buds and leaves etc.