NDA 2016 Biology question

Consider the following statements about cactus : 1. The leaves are reduced to spines. 2. The stem does the photosynthesis. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(A)1 only
(B)2 only
(C)Both 1 and 2Correct
(D)Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (C)

Solution

Cactus is adapted to desert conditions. Its leaves are reduced to spines, which cuts down the loss of water by transpiration (statement 1

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Question ID VK-030558