Which of the following are adaptations of cacti for life in the desert?

Broad leaves

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Carbon dioxide stored during night

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Fleshy succulent stems

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Both options B and C

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Solution

The correct option is D
Both options B and C

Cacti have their leaves reduced to spines to prevent water loss. By storing carbon dioxide during the night and closing their stomata in the morning, they also prevent water loss. The fleshy succulent cells store water and food.

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