NEET Biology question

Opuntia has spine-like leaves, which help in

(A)Reducing the rate of transpirationCorrect
(B)Increasing the rate of transpiration
(C)Increasing the rate of photosynthesis
(D)Reducing the rate of photosynthesis

Answer: (A)

Solution

Opuntia (a cactus) has reduced its leaves to thin spines, which drastically minimises the leaf surface area available for water loss through transpiration, an

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