The spines of a cactus plant are modified
(a) stems.
(b) leaves.
(c) roots.
(d) flowers.

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(b) leaves.

The leaves of a cactus plant are modified to spines to prevent loss of water.

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The spines of a cactus plant are modified (a) stems. (b) leaves. (c) roots. (d) flowers.

(b) leaves.The leaves of a cactus plant are modified to spines to prevent loss of water.

The spines of a cactus plant are modified
(a) stems.
(b) leaves.
(c) roots.
(d) flowers.

(b) leaves.

The leaves of a cactus plant are modified to spines to prevent loss of water.