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A stem in a plant carries water that the roots suck up and sends it to the other parts of the plant. A cool thing you can doo to see this is take some celery, put it in a cup full of food coloring-filled water, and see what happens!!!!!!
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe stem carries water to the leaves of the plant
Also gets the plant up off the ground so it can get sunlight, helps it compete with other plants.
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What substances pass through the stem of a vascular plant?
Primarily water passes through the stem of a vascular plant. However, minerals from the soil, which are absorbed by the plant's roots, also travel through the stem.
What does a plant's stem do?
A plants stem is like a supportive tube; it brings the water and nutrients that is sucked up by the roots to the plant, and it supports it. also, the stem has the abilty to grow taller/shrink in order to get more light.
What instrument can be used to see the xylem of a plant stem?
A microscope
Why does a plant need a stem?
Stems grow towards the sunlight and support the plants leaves, so that they can make food. Stems also carry water, minerals, and sap around the plant. Some plants have straight stems, others are curly.
How does a plant get its food?
A plant get it's food from it root. It's roots absorbs all the nutrients from the ground. by the roots and stem.
Is tapioca a woody stem plant or a soft stem plant?
it is a woody stem plant
What is the function of a plant's stem?
The plant stem has two functions. The plant stem supports the leaves and flowers. The plant stem also transports water and food to the plant.
Is stem a shoot of a plant?
Yes, the shoot is a stem of a plant.
Is plant stem consider an organ?
yes the plant stem is considered an organ of the plant.
What kind of stem does a strawberry plant have?
A strawberry plant has a stem that is called a crown stem. The strawberry's stem is short and very wide.
What does a the stem of a plant?
plant
Is the plant stem considered an organ?
yes the plant stem is considered an organ of the plant.
Why does the balsam plant have a soft stem?
The balsam plant has a soft stem because the stem is filled with water. The water in the stem keeps the plant upright. When there is little water in the plant the stem bends towards the ground.
What part of a plant keeps the plant stiff?
stem the stem sticks straight.
Is yam a vine?
No but its mostly a stem. The Yam plant has leaves and roots but the food is the stem of the plant. If you are talking about the food, yes but if you are talking about the plant, no.
How does the stem cell help the plant?
The cell in the plant stem helps the plant by transporting water and materials throughout the plant.
What is a word for the stem of the plant?
a stem of course
