Multiple choice

Which of the following plants is adapted to conserve water?

  1. Rose

  2. Grass

  3. Cactus

  4. Lilly
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Cacti are desert plants with multiple water-conserving adaptations: thick, waxy stems to minimize water loss, spines instead of leaves to reduce surface area, shallow but extensive root systems to quickly absorb rainwater, and the ability to store water in their tissues for long periods.

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