NEETBotanyMorphology of Flowering Plants
What are the main components of the shoot system of a flowering plant?
Options
- AStems and leaves
- BRoots and fruits
- CFlowers and fruits
- DRoots and stems
Correct answer
A. Stems and leaves
Step-by-step solution
If you pull out any weed you will see that all of them have roots, stems and leaves. They may be bearing flowers and fruits. The underground part of the flowering plant is the root system while the portion above the ground forms the shoot system (Figure 5.1).