Which of the following are the characteristics of a cactus?

Thin stems

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Fleshy and thick stems

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Presence of leaves

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Presence of thorns

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Solution

The correct options are
B Fleshy and thick stems
D Presence of thorns

Cacti grow in desert regions, where water is scarce and can evaporate easily due to the intense heat. Therefore, plants growing here have adapted to suit such a condition. The cactus has thick fleshy stems to store more water for a longer period of time, and has thorns instead of leaves. Leaves tend to lose water due to their flatness, and thorns are needle-like, so they do not lose water easily.

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