Question

Desert plants have long roots that help them to ________.

• A. prevent transpiration
• B. absorb water
• C. retain water
• D. increase photosynthesis

Answer 1

The correct option is B absorb water

$\bullet$ Desert plants grow in water scarce areas, their roots are long and go deep into the soil for absorbing water.
$\bullet$ The leaves in desert plants are reduced to spines which reduces surface area and minimise water loss by transpiration.
$\bullet$ Since their leaves are reduced to spines, their stem is green and performs photosynthesis.
$\bullet$ They have fleshy stem with a thick waxy coat to retain water.