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The Stem
Question

Read the following characteristics and identify the stem modification we are referring to:
(a) Found in plants of arid regions.
(b) Stems modify into fleshy cylindrical structures.
(c) These structures contain chlorophyll

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Solution

Phylloclade is found in plants of arid regions. Stems modify into fleshy cylindrical structures in Euphorbia. These structures contain chlorophyll and carry out photosynthesis. Opuntia has a flattened phylloclade.
 

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