Leaves are reduced to spines in Xerophytic plants.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A True
In xerophytic plants, leaves are reduced to spines to prevent loss of water through transpiration.
Instead of leaves, the stem of the xerophytic plants performs the process of photosynthesis.
The stem is green and performs photosynthesis.
Final answer: The given statement is true.

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