Photosynthesis in a cactus is carried out by ________.

Leaves

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Stem

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Flowers

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Thorns

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Solution

The correct option is B
Stem

The leaves of a cactus are reduced to thin spines to prevent the loss of water through transpiration. These spines cannot really perform photosynthesis. Instead, photosynthesis is carried out by the thick green stem.

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