CONTINUATION OF THE

INTERNAL STRUCTURE OF
GARDEN PLANTS

3rd Form (Week 5/Session 2)

 OBJECTIVES
• 1. State two (2) functions of the stem
of plants.
• 2. List three (3) types of stems.
• 3. Draw and label diagrams to show
tissue arrangements in monocot and
dicot stems.
• 4. State the main difference in
arrangement of vascular bundles in
monocot and dicot stems.
The Functions of The Stem

1. It connects roots and foliage system

2. Parts of the stem of some plants are eaten as

food and some are used for making lumber.
 1. Woody
The Types of
Stems 2. Soft

4. Hollow
Woody Stems • EXMAPLES: Rose, Pear,
Soft Stems • EXAMPLES: Pumpkin,
 Hollow Stems
• EXAMPLES: Broccoli, Cabbage
 Draw and Label

•Tissue arrangement in monocot and dicot stems

 The Difference in Arrangements of
Vascular Bundles
• The vascular bundles in monocot stems are scattered whilst in dicot stems, they
are placed on a ring.
 EVALUATION
Answer the following questions.

1. Make a list of the four tissues found in the stem of plants.

2. Give one example of a stem.

3. State one function of a stem.

4. State the main difference in the arrangement of

vascular bundles in monocot and dicot stems.