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Fleshy cylindrical stem carrying out photosynthesis is seen in

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a

Euphorbia

b

Opuntia

c

Acacia

d

Bougainvillea

answer is A.

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In Euphorbia, the stem is fleshy, cylindrical, green and carries out photosynthesis. In Opuntia, it is flat, fleshy, green and performs photosynthesis. Such modified stems meant for photosynthesis are called as phylloclades. Bougainvillea has thorns and Acacia has spines.
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