Question

Q.1 Shreya observed a desert plant with a thick and fleshy green stem. She concluded that the plant cannot prepare its food because of the absence of leaves. Do you agree with Shreya's Conclusion? Give a reason in support of your answer. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

NO, IT CAN PREPARE FOOD

Explanation:

IT CAN PREPARE ITS OWN FOOD AS IT HAS A THICK AND FLESHY GREEN STEM.

Answer 2

Answer:

Cactus is a xerophytic plant. The stem of the plant is modified into flat, green, fleshy structure, which helps in storage of water and also performs photo- synthesis. The leaves are modified to spines and it helps in reducing transpiration.

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