Question

Ho desert plants control the loss of water from their body? Class 5

Answer 1

Explanation:

The plants which grow and survive in the desert conditions have certain modified adaptations. The cactus plants grow in the desert area. In order to prevent the loss of water in these arid conditions, the leaves of the plants have been modified into sharp pointed thin structures known as spines. These spines reduce the surface area for preventing loss of water.

So, the correct answer is 'Spines'

Answer 2

Answer:

Xerophtic plants (Desert plants) leaves are modified into spines to reduce the loss of water through transpiration.Their stems store water and does the function of photosynthesis.