Question
Biology Question on morphology of flowering plants
The leaves are modified into spines in
A
Nepenthes
B
Australian Acacia
C
Opuntia
D
Utricularia
Answer
Opuntia
Explanation
Solution
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.'