Where is the food made in a cactus?

Spines

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Roots

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Leaves

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Stem

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Stem
The food for a cactus plant is made in the stem. The stem of a cactus is modified to synthesize food and so it is green in color. Also, it is bulbous and succulent to store the food material and water. The leaves are modified into spines in order to reduce the surface area for transpiration. So it can prevent the loss of water.

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Cacti survive in a desert because:

a. It has a flat green stem to store water and prepare food by photosynthesis.

b. The stem is covered with a thick layer, which helps to preserve water.

c. Its roots are distributed on the surface to absorb water.

d. Leaves are modified into spines to prevent loss of water.

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