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Put a tick mark (✓) against the correct alternative in the following statements:​

(a)In a cactus plant, photosynthesis occurs in:​

A
spines​
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modified roots​
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modified stem ​
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leaves​
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Solution

The correct option is C modified stem ​
Solution: The correct answer is (iv)modified stem.​

In cactus, the succulent green stem is modified to carry out photosynthesis. ​

The leaves are reduced to spines to prevent water loss. They have long roots which go deep down into the soil for absorbing water. ​

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