Runners are modified stems that resemble roots and are also known as ____.
A) stolons
B) rhizomes
C) bulbs
D) corms
E) tubers

Question

Runners are modified stems that resemble roots and are also known as ____.  
A) stolons
B) rhizomes
C) bulbs
D) corms
E) tubers

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Stolons are modified stems that grow horizontally above the ground and resemble roots. They can produce new plants at the nodes along their length by sending out roots and shoots. Rhizomes, on the other hand, are underground stems that grow horizontally and also produce new plants at the nodes. Bulbs, corms, and tubers are all modified underground plant structures used for food storage, but they are not the same as runners.

Runners Are Modified Stems That Resemble Roots and Are Also