Multiple choice

Which part of a desert plant carries out the process of photosynthesis?

  1. Leaf (spine-like)

  2. Stem

  3. Flower

  4. Root
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Desert plants have leaves reduced to spines to prevent the excess loss of water by transpiration. So, the function of photosynthesis in them is taken up by the stem. Flower is the reproductive organ of the plant and roots, being underground, cannot receive sunlight and thus, cannot perform photosynthesis.

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