Expanded green stem of Opuntia is called as

Phylloclade

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Solution

The correct option is A Phylloclade
Phylloclade is a modified stem or branch which may be flat or circular, fleshy, like green leaf, e.g., Opuntia.

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Statement 1: The photosynthetic function of Opuntia is taken over by the flattened stems.

Statement 2: Opuntia has no leaves – they are reduced to spines.

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