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Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Statement 1: The leaves in a cactus are modified into spines.

Statement 2: Thick waxy stem and spines reduce water loss through transpiration in a cactus.

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Statement 1: False;
Statement 2: False
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Statement 1: True;
Statement 2: False
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C

Statement 1: True;
Statement 2: True
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Statement 1: False;
Statement 2: True
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Solution

The correct option is C
Statement 1: True;
Statement 2: True
Adaptations that help plants like cactus to survive in the desert are:
  • The leaves of the cactus are modified into spines to reduce water loss by transpiration.
  • They have a thick stem with a waxy layer to reduce transpiration and store water.
  • They have deep roots which help them absorb water from long distances.

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