Which of the following performs photosynthesis and manufactures food in cactus plant?

Roots

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Stems

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Leaves

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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.

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