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

A
Leaves are turned into spines.
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Stems become bulbous and full of water.
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Root systems are well developed.
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D
Tendrils are found.
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Solution

The correct options are
A Leaves are turned into spines.
B Stems become bulbous and full of water.
C Root systems are 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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