Read the following statements w.r.t. stem and identify them as true(T) or false(F).
A. Ascending part of plant
B. Main function is storage of food
C. Generally green when older but brown when young.
D. It may perform function of vegetative propagation.
A B C D
1 T F F T
2 T T F F
3 T F T T
4 F T T T

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Stems are ascending part of plant - TRUE

Main function is storage of food - FALSE
The main function of the stem is spreading out branches bearing leaves, flowers and fruits. It conducts water, minerals and photosynthates. Some stems perform the function of storage of food, support, protection and of vegetative propagation.

Generally green when older but brown when young.- FALSE
Stem is generally green when young and later often become woody and dark brown.

It may perform function of vegetative propagation. - TRUE

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