Choose the correct option/s for the adaptations seen in cacti.

Leaves are turned into spines.

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Stem is fleshy to store water.

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Root system is well developed.

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Tendrils are found.

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Solution

The correct options are
A Leaves are turned into spines.
B Stem is fleshy to store water.
C Root system is well developed.
Cacti (singular: Cactus), in order to survive in extremely dry weather, show certain types of modifications of the plant parts. These modifications are known as adaptations. Few of them are as follows:
1. Leaves are turned into spines.
2. Stems are modified to store water.
3. Root system is well developed.

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