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Anatomy of Flowering Plants: Xerophytes MCQ

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XerophytesHardQuestion 10278

Question

Needle leaves of many xerophytes conserve water because of:

  1. A
    Reduced surface area and protective anatomy
    Correct
  2. B
    Lack of vascular tissue
  3. C
    No chlorophyll
  4. D
    No stomata ever

Correct answer

Reduced surface area and protective anatomy

Explanation

Surface reduction and thick cuticle reduce water loss.

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