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Why is the stem of the cactus fleshy ?

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Cactus is a desert plant. In order to survive in a desert. Its body is highly modified. The leaves of cactus are reduced and converted and converted into thorns. Therefore,stem takes up the function of photosynthesis. It thus turns green and fleshy.
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  • The mode of arrangement of leaves on the stem and the branch is known as

    A
    vernalization
    B
    vernation
    C
    venation
    D
    phyllotaxy

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