Statement I: The stem is ascending part of the axis bearing branches, leaves, flowers and fruits.\

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Statement I: The stem is ascending part of the axis bearing branches, leaves, flowers and fruits.\ Statement II : Stem conducts water, minerals and photosynthates.\

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(a) : The stem is the ascending part of the axis bearing branches, leaves, flowers and fruits. The stem develops from the plumule of the embryo of a germinating seed. It bears nodes, internodes and buds. It is green when young and later become woody and dark brown.