Stems provide support to the plant and raise the foliage canopy above the ground for optimal photosynthesis; additionally they contain the conductive tissues xylem and phloem which transport water and food products throughout the plant.
The leaves are systems which are optimized to capture light, they are thin, flat and have a high surface area; they have a high concentration of chlorophyll within the cells of the epidermis in order to facilitate the production of food products via photosynthesis.
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Yes, stems can have leaves. Leaves are typically attached to the stem of a plant and are responsible for photosynthesis, where they capture sunlight and convert it into energy for the plant.
Roots help anchor the plant in the soil, absorb water and nutrients, and store food. Stems provide support for the leaves and flowers, transport water and nutrients between roots and leaves, and store food and water. Leaves are the primary site for photosynthesis, where the plant converts sunlight into energy. Together, roots, stems, and leaves are essential for the plant's survival and growth.
Perhaps. There are water plants however that have roots, stems, and leaves.
Algae lack specialized tissues like roots, stems, and leaves that are present in plants. Instead, algae have simple structures for attachment and nutrient absorption.
Seed plants have both roots and stems. Roots anchor the plant in the ground and absorb water and nutrients, while stems support the plant and transport water and nutrients between roots and leaves.