The stem — Morphology of Flowering Plants NEET Questions 2026

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MCQ

Why does the stem conduct water, minerals, and photosynthates throughout the plant?

A. Because it has parenchyma tissues
B. Due to the presence of buds
C. Because it connects roots and leaves
D. Due to the presence of meristem

✅ Correct Answer: C

The stem acts as a central conduit, linking the roots (water/minerals) and leaves (photosynthates) for bidirectional transport.

MCQ

How does the structure of internodes help in plant growth?

A. They produce plant growth regulators
B. They produce seeds
C. They allow vertical elongation of the shoot
D. They fix nitrogen

✅ Correct Answer: C

Internodes determine how tall or elongated the plant will grow by separating nodes. They do not produce plant growth regulators or fix nitrogen.

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MCQ

Assertion (A): The stem bears branches that arise from axillary buds. Reason (R): Axillary buds are present at the internodes of the stem.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true

✅ Correct Answer: C

Axillary buds are located in the axils of leaves at the nodes, not internodes.

MCQ

Assertion (A): The stem helps in reproduction by forming flowers. Reason (R): Stem contains apical and axillary buds which can give rise to floral structures.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true

✅ Correct Answer: A

Flowers originate from floral buds which arise from stem nodes.

MCQ

Which of the following statements is true regarding stem modifications?

A. Only roots undergo modification for vegetative propagation
B. Stem modifications do not occur underground
C. Stems may store food as in potato and ginger
D. Photosynthesis never occurs in modified stems

✅ Correct Answer: C

Underground stem modifications like tubers and rhizomes store food.

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