Asked by Linzy Castillo on Jun 02, 2024
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What short section of an underground stem is encased by overlapping layers of thickened, modified leaves (scales) ?
A) corms
B) tubers
C) bulbs
D) stolons
E) rhizomes
Underground Stem
A stem of a plant that grows beneath the surface of the soil which can store food or be reproductive, examples include rhizomes and tubers.
Modified Leaves
Leaves that have undergone changes to perform specialized functions beyond photosynthesis, such as tendrils for climbing or spines for protection.
- Distinguish between different types of stems and their functions.
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Eliana Maria Uribe EscobarJun 04, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Bulbs are short sections of underground stem that are encased by overlapping layers of thickened, modified leaves (scales). Corms, tubers, stolons, and rhizomes are all different types of underground stems, but they are not encased in overlapping layers of modified leaves like bulbs are.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between different types of stems and their functions.