Question

Choose the statements relating to the structure shown in the figure.

• A. They help in reducing transpiration.
• B. They protect the plant from grazing animals.
• C. They are modifications of stem.
• D. They are modifications of leaf.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A They help in reducing transpiration.
B They protect the plant from grazing animals.
D They are modifications of leaf.

The plants in desert areas have various modifications to prevent water loss. Their leaves are modified to spines to reduce transpiration. Usually photosynthesis is done by the stem. They also have a waxy coating to prevent water loss.