Question

The portion of stem present between two nodes is called
A. Axil
B. Internode
C. Axillary bud
D. Apical bud

Answer 1

Hint: The different parts of a plant are- stem, leaves, root, flower, buds, node, internode etc.

Complete answer: A stem and root are two main structural axes of a vascular plant.
The stem supports leaves, flowers, and fruits, transports water and dissolved substances between the roots and the shoots in the xylem and phloem, stores nutrients, and produces new living tissue.
The stem is normally divided into nodes and internodes.
The nodes hold one or more leaves, as well as buds that can grow into branches.
Adventitious roots may also be produced from the nodes.
 The internodes are present between two nodes.

So, the correct answer is “Option B”.

Additional Information: Stems have tissues called xylem and phloem.
The xylem tissue transports water by the action of transpiration pull, capillary action, and root pressure.
The phloem tissue consists of sieve tubes and their companion cells. The two tissues are separated by cambium. Cambium is a tissue that divides to form xylem or phloem cells.

Note: Stems have four main functions, they are-
1. The stem supports the elevation of leaves, flowers, and fruits.
2. Stems help to transport fluids between the roots and the shoots in the xylem and phloem.
3. It helps to store nutrients.
4. It helps in the production of new living tissue.
Stems have cells called meristems that annually generate new living tissue.