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Stem modified for photosynthetic functio...

Stem modified for photosynthetic function by appearing like leaves are known as
Or
Leaves are changed into spines in xerophytic structures Called

A

phyllodes

B

phylloclades

C

scales

D

cladodes

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B
Phylloclades are aerial modified stem, in which stem becomes thick, fleshy succulent, green and perform the function of photosynthesis. The leaves are reduced to spines in this.
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