Which modified form of a leaf
(a) reduce the loss of water from the plant?
(b) helps the plants in climbing against a support?

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(a) In xerophytic plants like cactus, leaves convert into spines that reduces the loss of water.
(b) In some plants like pea, leaves convert into tendrils that help the plants in climbing against a support.

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Which modified form of a leaf(a) reduce the loss of water from the plant?(b) helps the plants in climbing against a support?

(a) In xerophytic plants like cactus, leaves convert into spines that reduces the loss of water.(b) In some plants like pea, leaves convert into tendrils that help the plants in climbing against a support.

Which modified form of a leaf
(a) reduce the loss of water from the plant?
(b) helps the plants in climbing against a support?

(a) In xerophytic plants like cactus, leaves convert into spines that reduces the loss of water.
(b) In some plants like pea, leaves convert into tendrils that help the plants in climbing against a support.