Spines in a cactus plant helps in preventing ________.

water gain

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nutrient loss

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water loss

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oxygen loss

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The correct option is C water loss
Cactus is a desert plant. They do not have leaves like other plants but have spines. Spines are modified leaves which prevent water loss from the plant.

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Spines in a cactus plant helps in preventing ________.

The correct option is C water lossCactus is a desert plant. They do not have leaves like other plants but have spines. Spines are modified leaves which prevent water loss from the plant.

The correct option is C water loss
Cactus is a desert plant. They do not have leaves like other plants but have spines. Spines are modified leaves which prevent water loss from the plant.