Question

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.

• A.
  Statement 1: False;
  Statement 2: False
• B.
  Statement 1: True;
  Statement 2: False
• C.
  Statement 1: True;
  Statement 2: True
• D. ​​​​​​
  Statement 1: False;
  Statement 2: True

Answer 1

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.