Cactus is a succulent plant with a thick fleshy stem that stores ____.
A
water
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B
mud
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C
air
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D
seeds
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Solution
The correct option is A water Cactus is a desert plant that has spines (modified leaves) to help reduce water loss and a thick fleshy stem to store water. These modifications help them to withstand the extremely dry conditions in deserts.