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In opuntia the spines are modification of

A

Leaf

B

Branch

C

Epidermis

D

Flower

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A pointed structure formed by the modification of entire leaf or part of a leaf is called a spine. Leaf or entire leaf may be modified into spines e.g, Opuntia (axillary branches are modified into spines).
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