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    This document provides instructions for an exercise to recognize different types of specialized plant stems. Students are given specimens like ginger, roses, and potatoes and asked to examine them for modifications, draw the specialized stems, and identify the type of specialization. They are also asked questions to test their understanding of how to differentiate between potato and sweet potato, what part of the stem stores food in bulbs, and the main functions of underground stems.

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    This document provides instructions for an exercise to recognize different types of specialized plant stems. Students are given specimens like ginger, roses, and potatoes and asked to examine them for modifications, draw the specialized stems, and identify the type of specialization. They are also asked questions to test their understanding of how to differentiate between potato and sweet potato, what part of the stem stores food in bulbs, and the main functions of underground stems.

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    Exercise 16

    SPECIALIZED STEMS

    OBJECTIVE
    To recognize the different kinds of specialized stems

    SPECIMENS
    Ginger (Zingeber officinale), camia (Hedychium coronarium), potato, rose, squash or amplaya stems,
    stick plant (Euphorbia tirucalli), suha (Citrus maxima), Elodea, cadena de amor (Antigonon
    leptopus)

    PROCEDURE
    1. Examine thoroughly the specimens and take note of the part where you find the modifications.

    2. Draw the specialized stems and indicate the type of specialization.

    PROCEDURE
    Draw and identify the different specialized stems.
    QUESTIONS
    1. How would you differentiate a potato (Solanum tuberosum) from a sweet potato (Ipomoea
    batatas)?

    2. In bulbs, which part of the stem stores food?

    3. What are the main functions of underground stems?

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