JAMB Biology 1979 Question 49

Question 49

Structure of Flowering Plants

One significant difference between roots and stem is that

  1. A.branch roots originate in the pericycle while branch stems do not
  2. B.stems are always above the ground while roots are always below the ground
  3. C.stems are positively geotropic while roots are negatively geotropic
  4. D.stems are sometimes used for storage while roots are never so used
  5. E.stems grow in both length and circumference while roots grow only in length.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (branch roots originate in the pericycle while branch stems do not)

Explanation

Lateral roots arise inside the root from the pericycle, while branch stems grow from buds outside; the other statements are false.