Leaves are the food factories of plants. But, how does cactus (desert plants) carry out photosynthesis?

Stems

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Green leaves

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Spines

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Roots

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The correct option is A Stems
Photosynthesis also takes place in other green parts of the plant — in green stems and green branches. The desert plants have scale- or spine-like leaves to reduce the loss of water by transpiration. These plants have green stems which carry out photosynthesis.

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