[Plant Parts and Functions: stems | leaves | buds | roots | flowers | fruit | seeds ] Cross-Section of a Stem STEMS Stems are structures which support buds and leaves and serve as conduits for carrying water, minerals, and sugars.
(structures; support; buds and leaves) (structures; serve; as conduits for carrying water, minerals, and sugars)
structures structures
support serve
buds and leaves
as conduits for carrying water, minerals, and sugars