Question

Why are the leaves of a cactus plant modified into spins how it prepare food

Answer 1

Answer:

Cactus grows in desert environment, where there is scarcity of water. The leaves of cactus are modified into spines, to prevent water loss from the surface of leaves. ... Thus, the stem is the centre of photosynthesis in the cactus plants instead of the leaves.

Explanation:

Answer 2

cactus

Explanation:

• Leaves of cactus are modified to extremely small sized spines to minimize the surface area from which water can be lost.
• Its stem takes up the role of photosynthesis thus allowing it to survive in deserts.
• Cactus prepares its food through the process of photosynthesis , its leaves are reduced to spines, therefore photosynthesis takes place through the stem.
• The stem are green by the presence of chlorophyll to make food for the plant.