Question

The cactus and prickly pear are
the plants in which leaves are reduced
to spines.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The leaves of 'cactus' are reduced to 'spines' to prevent the loss of water by transpiration. EXPLANATION: Leaves lose water by the process of transpiration but cactus grows in deserts and cannot afford to lose water.

Answer 2

The leaves of 'cactus' are reduced to 'spines' to prevent the loss of water by transpiration.

EXPLANATION:

Leaves lose water by the process of transpiration but cactus grows in deserts and cannot afford to lose water.