Cactus has a thick, fleshy to store water.

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The correct option is A stem
A cactus is a terrestrial plant that grows in hot climatic conditions.

To survive in these conditions, it has various modifications to store and retain water. The stem is thick, fleshy and hollow allowing water to be stored inside the plant.

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