Which of the following performs photosynthesis and manufactures food in cactus plant?
A
Roots
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B
Stems
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C
Leaves
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D
All of the above
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Solution
The correct option is B Stems
In cactus, leaves are reduced to spines in order to reduce the rate of transpiration. Thus, in them, the function of leaves is taken over by green fleshy stems.