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Question

Choose the correct option based on the statement and its possible completed sentence.

Cacti survive in a desert because:

A. It has a flat green stem to store water and prepare food by photosynthesis.

B. The stem is covered with a thick waxy layer, which helps to prevent water loss.

C. Its roots are distributed on the surface to absorb as much water as it can.

D. Leaves are modified into spines to prevent loss of water through evaporation.


A

Only A and B are correct

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B

Only B and C are correct

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C
Only A, B and C are correct
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D

Only A, B and D are correct

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Solution

The correct option is D

Only A, B and D are correct


Cactus survives in deserts due to following adaptations:
It has a flat green stem to store water and prepare food by photosynthesis.
Their stem is covered with a thick waxy layer, which helps to retain water.
Its roots go very deep into the soil for absorbing water.
Leaves turn into spines to prevent loss of water.


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