Question

A____ is a horizontal stem at or just beneath the surface of the ground which can give rise to roots or stems.

a. mitospore
b. multiple fission
c. stolon
d. rhizome

Answer 1

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The answer is rhizome!

Rhizome: A horizontal stem at or just beneath the surface of the ground which can give rise to aerial stems, roots, or to more rhizome tissue. Rhizomes are a principal means of asexual reproduction in many plants.

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Answer 2

The correct answer is the (d.) rhizome. A rhizome is a horizontal stem at or just beneath the surface of the ground in which can give side to the roots and stems. It puts the lateral shoots of roots at intervals.