Samuels BIO External Woody Stem

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These protect a bud in the winter from frost and drying out

Which of the following is not a function of a stem?

Trees that have strong lateral buds with branches close to the ground such as elms, willows, cottonwoods have this type of branching

Which structure allows the stem to grow from the sides of the main stem?

1 leaf attached to a stem node indicates this pattern

Trees that have a large central shaft such as pines, firs, hemlocks have this type of branching

These indicate passage point of vascular tissue from the stem to the petiole of the leaf

Which structure allows stems to grow in length?