In Opuntia, the leaves are modified into:
Correct answer: A. Spines
- A. Spines
- B. Stolons
- C. Scales
- D. Phylloclades
Explanation
In Opuntia, leaves are reduced to spines to limit water loss and protect the plant. The flattened green photosynthetic structures are modified stems called phylloclades, not leaves.
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