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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The cactus has a specialized fleshy stem, and its leaves function only for protection. Which plant tissue most likely makes up the stem?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A.apical B.dermal C.ground D.vascular

OpenStudy (abhisar):

what do u think it should be ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Abhisar D? for protection

OpenStudy (abhisar):

Spine are modified leaves for protection.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i dont understand? @Abhisar

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh, its B?!

OpenStudy (abhisar):

In cactus the spines are basically modified leaves. This modification is for protection.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

because the outside layer

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Abhisar

OpenStudy (abhisar):

I think it should be vascular but i am not sure. Forgot most of the plant topics

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