Question

Which of the following is capable of performing photosynthesis at high temperature i.e. at ${50}^{o}C$

• A. Opuntia
• B. Mango
• C. Potato
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Opuntia

Opuntia is a xerophytic plant, in which leaves are modified into the spine to reduce the rate of transpiration and they do not perform the photosynthesis at all. So the function of photosynthesis in Opuntia plant is performed by a stem which is a thick fleshy and flattened structure containing chlorophyll and stores food. thus it can perform photosynthesis at high temperature.

So, the correct option is 'Opuntia'.