Question

Leaves are modified into spines in

• A. Nepenthes

• B. Australian Acacia

• C. Opuntia

• D. Utricularia

• E. Tamarix

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Opuntia is a xerophytic plant. It grows in the dessert where water is very limited. In it, the leaves of areoles are modified into sharp and pointed spines. Their main function is of protection. The photosynthesis is done by leaf-like stem. Thus, the correct answer is 'Opuntia.'