NEET 2010 Biology question

Which one of the following is a xerophytic plant in which the stem is modified into a flat, green and succulent structure?

(1)Acacia
(2)OpuntiaCorrect
(3)Casuarina
(4)Hydrilla

Answer: (2)

Solution

In Opuntia (prickly pear), a xerophyte, the stem is modified into a flattened, fleshy, green structure (phylloclade) that carries out photosynthesis and stores water, while the leaves are

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