In Opuntia the spines are modification of

Leaf

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Branch

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Epidermis

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Flower

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Solution

The correct option is A Leaf
Opuntia is a phylloclade. It has flattened swollen green stem. The leaves are modified into spine which reduces the rate of transpiration in xerophytic habitats. The stem is modified as leaf and has chlorophyll. The spines are formed by the modification of axillary buds. Nodes and internodes are present on the stem.
So, the correct answer is option A.

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In Opunita, spine are modification of

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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