Question

The leaves are reduced to spines in cactus. true or false

Answer 1

Answer:

true

Explanation:

they r reduced to spine in cactus to prevent the loss of water from transpiration.

Answer 2

Given statement is true

• Photosynthesis is performed by plants' leaves.
• That isn't the case with cactus spines. The cactus stem and pads, on the other hand, perform photosynthesis.
• Even though they developed from leaves, the spines do not operate in the same way.
• The cactus' spines defend it from predators.
• By obstructing air passage over the cactus, the spines also help to keep the water from evaporating.
• They also help to direct water to the plant's roots by collecting water from fog or dew.