Question

Which of the following leaf modifications occur(s) in the desert areas to inhabit water loss?

Hard and waxy leaves
Tiny leaves
Thorns instead of leaves
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

2 and 3 only
2 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

I think 3 only would be the correct answer

Answer 2

2 and 3, plants in desert regions have limited supply of water for survival. Plants in desert regions have reduced size of leaves to reduce the number of stomata which reduces water loss to the environment. The leaves are reduced to needle like to prevent a total transpiration rate which is water consuming. the number of leaves from this plant are also reduce d in numbe.

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