Question

Some plants possess modification like phylloclades, cladodes, phyllodes, scale leaves, etc. for

• A. Differentiation and evolution
• B. Decreasing transpiration
• C. Increasing transpiration
• D. Storage of absorbed water

Answer 1

The correct option is B Decreasing transpiration

Plants modification like phylloclades, cladodes, phyllodes and scale leaves are useful to prevent excess transpiration. They have less number of stomata for gaseous exchange. These modifications of leaves decrease the surface area through which water loss and transpiration takes place.

So the correct answer is 'Decreasing transpiration'.