Choose the correct option-s for the adaptations seen in cacti-Leaves are turned into spines-Stems become bulbous and full of water-Root systems are well developed-Tendrils are found-

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

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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Tendrils are found.

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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.

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 layer of cuticle, which helps to preserve water.

c. Its roots are distributed on the surface to absorb water.

d. Leaves are modified into spines to prevent loss of water

Choose the incorrect option for the adaptations seen in cacti.

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