Choose the correct statements. (I) Many xerophytic plants h…

Biology Organisms and Populations Single Correct MCQ

Published by: CGP EDU Academic Team

Published on: August 21, 2026

Choose the correct statements.

(I) Many xerophytic plants have thick cuticle on leaf epidermis and sunken stomata.

(II) Some xerophytic plants have special photosynthetic pathway (CAM) that enables their stomata close during day.

(III) Opuntia has spines (modified leaves), photosynthetic phylloclade (stem).

(IV) Adaptations are genetically fixed in organisms.

(I), (II), (III) and (IV)

(II), (III) and (IV)

(III), (IV), and (I)

(I), (II) and (III)

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The correct answer is:

Xerophytic plants show many adaptations to reduce water loss, such as thick cuticle, sunken stomata, CAM pathway, and spines.

Opuntia has photosynthetic stems called phylloclades.

Adaptations are genetically fixed traits that help organisms survive in their habitat.

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