Question

In some xerophytes, leaves are modified into spines as an adaptation ______
A. To reduce transpiration rate
B. To store water
C. To reduce consumption of water
D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer is No. D(all of the above) because Xerophytes are the plants that grow in dry climate. It is important for them to conserve water.

Leaves are modified into spines to reduce the surface area and thu reduce the rate of transpiration.

Answer 2

Answer:

Option D is the answer

Explanation:

Because in normal leaves the surface area is large so transpiration amount is large at that leaves but in spines the surface area is less, which prevents the water to be transpired easily.

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