Question

The water and minerals are conducted by the stem to which part/s of the plant?
A. Leaves
B. Flowers
C. Buds
D. All of the above

Answer 1

Hint: The stem acts as the connector between the roots to the various other parts of the plant. It helps in transporting the products of photosynthesis, along with the absorbed water and minerals to different parts of the plant. The region between two nodes, present on the stem is known as an internode.

Complete answer:
Most of the plants consist of the basic parts namely, roots, stems, fruits, leaves, flowers, and seeds. Each of these parts is important and carries out different functions, which is necessary for the healthy life of the plant. Let us try to understand the function of each part in details-
Roots- it grows inside the ground. Though it is not visible from the outside, it plays a very vital role in pulling the water and minerals from the soil, so they can reach the plant. Moreover, it also anchors the entire plant that provides better stability to the plant. In addition, they also store food that binds the soil together.
Stem-This part of the plant stays above the ground. A stem consists of leaves, fruits, and flowers. It helps in distributing the nutrients and minerals all the way from the root system of the plant to the leaves, which are further connected to buds, flowers, and fruits. They do so by making use of vascular bundles xylem. In addition, it also provides a support system for the plant.
Leaf- It is the most important part of the plant as food is prepared here.
So, the correct option is D.

Note: There are mainly four different types of stems, namely climbers, bulbs, tubers, and runners. Among these some are edible and we utilize them such as bamboo shoots, cauliflower, broccoli, asparagus, etc.