Question
How are cactus adapted to survive in a desert?
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Answer
Cactus are adapted to survive in a desert as they have
$(i)$ No leaves or spiny leaves to prevent water loss through transpiration.
$(ii)$ Stem is modified in such a way that it performs photosynthesis and conserves water.
$(iii)$ Their roots go very deep into the soil for absorbing water.
$(i)$ No leaves or spiny leaves to prevent water loss through transpiration.
$(ii)$ Stem is modified in such a way that it performs photosynthesis and conserves water.
$(iii)$ Their roots go very deep into the soil for absorbing water.
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