Desert plants have long roots that help them ________ . Options: A . &nbsp prevent transpiration B . &nbsp absorb water C . &nbsp retain water D . &nbsp increase photosynthesis

Desert plants have long roots that help them _______

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Desert plants have long roots that help them ________ .

Options:

A . prevent transpiration

B . absorb water

C . retain water

D . increase photosynthesis

Answer: Option B
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B

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Since desert plants live in areas where water is scarce, their roots are long and go deep into the soil for absorbing water.

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The leaves in desert plants are reduced to spines to minimise water loss by transpiration.

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They have fleshy stem with a thick waxy coat to retain water.

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Since their leaves are reduced to spines, their stem is green and performs photosynthesis.

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