Question

Which of the following is not an example of adaption in Xerophyte:

• A. CAM pathway
• B. Thick cuticle
• C. Absence of stomata
• D. Leaves reduces to spine

Answer 1

The correct option is C Absence of stomata

A xerophyte is the species of plants, that has the special characters to adapt in the environment with little water. Xerophytes plant have a thick waxy cuticle on the stem and leaves. This waxy cuticle reduces the water evaporation. In xerophytic plants, sunken stomata are present. which open during the night to prevent the water loss. To adapt in this environment, xerophytic plants leaves reduces into spines, which reduces the surface area of the leaf and reduces the amount of transpiration. The xerophytic plant makes their food through the CAM pathway.

So, the option is ' Absence of stomata '