Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Cacti found in tropical thorny forests has which of the following properties to help them in storage of water?

• A. Fleshy stems
• B. Thorns
• C. Narrow roots
• D. Widespread roots

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

Widespread roots

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Cacti have fleshy stems which help them to store water. They also have thorns instead of leaves. This feature reduces the amount of water lost through transpiration.