Spines of cactus plant help to conserve water. What other purpose do they serve?
A
Absorption of nutrients
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B
Protection from grazing animals
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C
Absorption of water
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D
Capturing food
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Solution
The correct option is B
Protection from grazing animals
As an adaptive feature to survive in desert regions, the leaves of cactus are modified into thin, sharp structures called spines. The spines help in minimising the water loss through transpiration and protect the plant from grazing animals.