2022 Phase 2 Morphology of Flowering PlantsStem modifications - rhizome Easy Question 29 of 133 in Morphology of Flowering Plants

Which of the following statements is not correct?

A The rhizome is thick, prostrate and branched
B Rhizome is a condensed form of stem
C The apical bud in rhizome always remains above the ground
D The rhizome is aerial with no distinct nodes and internodes

The answer is D.

Solution

The rhizome is an underground stem modification with distinct nodes and internodes, so describing it as aerial with no distinct nodes and internodes is incorrect.

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