Question

Green stems in desert plants can perform photosynthesis.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A

True

In desert plants like the cactus, the leaves are modified into spines to minimize the loss of water by transpiration. In such plants, the green stem is capable of performing photosynthesis. Generally, if there is a green part in a plant it can perform photosynthesis. The green colour is due to the presence of chloroplasts which are responsible for photosynthesis.