Question

Some plants, such as strawberries, develop new flowering stems through the use of above ground horizontal stems. Which term best describes these structures? See the source image

Question 19 options:

Bulbs

Stem Cuttings

Tubers

Runners

Answer 1

The correct option is D) Runners

Step-by-step explanation:

Runners can be described as elongated, horizontal stems which can grow above ground. The runners are also known as stolons. New stems can be grown by using these horizontal stems. The new platelets can then be separated from the runners through various propagation means.