Question
Differentiate between the morphology of stems and roots.

Answer

S. No
Stem
Root
(i)
It is the above-ground part of the plant.
It is the underground part of the plant.
(ii)
It shows nodes and internodes.
It does not show nodes and internodes.
(iii)
It bears axillary and terminal buds.
It does not bear any bud.
(iv)
It is generally green, when young.
It is generally non green.
(v)
It is positively photo tropic and negatively geotropic.
It is negatively phototropic and positively geotropic.

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