The spines in a cactus (Opuntia) are modified form of.......

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The spines in a cactus (Opuntia) are modified form of....... (A) Bud (B) Stipule (C) Stem (D) Leaf

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The spines present on Opuntia represent the reduced leaves. The leaf parts become modified into spines in order to protect the plants from grazing animals and excessive transpiration.

Q. The spines in a cactus (Opuntia) are modified form of.......

Bud

Stipule

Stem

Leaf

The spines present on Opuntia represent the reduced leaves. The leaf parts become modified into spines in order to protect the plants from grazing animals and excessive transpiration.