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How does cactus perform photosynthesis as it does not have any leaves?

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A cactus is made up of a stem, the skin, roots, and spines.In the absence of leaves, the stem carries out the process of photosynthesis.The stem contain the chlorophyll pigment and the stomata for the exchange of gases .

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