Question

Which part of the plant performs photosynthesis on desert plants?

Answer 1

Adaptation in the desert plants to perform photosynthesis:

1. The leaves of the plants growing in desert habitats are modified into spines to reduce the loss of water due to transpiration.
2. Since leaves are unable to perform their normal functions, stems of desert plants are thick, fleshy, and green to perform photosynthesis.
3. They produce organic food items from inorganic substances in the presence of sunlight.
4. Therefore, photosynthesis is performed by the stem.