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Standard IV

Science

Water and Plants

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a goat eats away all the leaves of a small plant [balsam]. however, in a few days, new leaves could be seen sprouting in the plant again. how did the plant survive without leaves?

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Dear Student,

Plant have different adaptations and can survive without leaves for few days until the new leaves sprouts from the leaf bud. It will not die immediately.

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a goat eats away all the leaves of a small plant [balsam]. however, in a few days, new leaves could be seen sprouting in the plant again. how did the plant survive without leaves?

Dear Student, Plant have different adaptations and can survive without leaves for few days until the new leaves sprouts from the leaf bud. It will not die immediately. Regards,

Dear Student,

Plant have different adaptations and can survive without leaves for few days until the new leaves sprouts from the leaf bud. It will not die immediately.

Regards,