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Leaves are modified into spines and stems become fleshly and flattened to carry out photosynthesis.Such modified stem is present in.
a
Opuntia only
b
Euphorbia only
c
Mangrove plant.
d
Opuntia and Euphorbia
detailed solution
Correct option is D
Some plants of arid regions modify their stems into flattened (Opuntia), or fleshy cylindrical (Euphorbia) structures called phylloclade. They contain chlorophyll and carry out photosynthesis. leaves are modified into spines to avoid transpiration and for protection.Talk to our academic expert!
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