Stem of a plant helps in distributing food to all parts of the plant. It also helps in

Correct answer: (e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Explanation

The stem conducts water and minerals upward and distributes food made by leaves to all parts.

Modified stems also perform other jobs: potato tuber and ginger rhizome store food, while the phylloclade of cactus does photosynthesis.

It further provides mechanical support and shape to the plant, so more than one given function applies.