Question

describing runners
which statement accurately describes runners?
a runner is a small underground stem that sprouts new buds.
a runner is a series of underground leaves that contain stored food.
a runner is a horizontal stem that grows along the ground.
a runner is a horizontal stem that grows underground.

Explanation:

• A runner is a type of stem.
• It is horizontal.
• It grows along the ground (not underground).
• Option A is incorrect as it mentions an underground stem (runners are above - ground in most cases).
• Option B is wrong because runners are stems, not leaves.
• Option D is incorrect as runners grow along the ground, not underground.

Answer:

A runner is a horizontal stem that grows along the ground.