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In Opuntia, spines are modification of

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In Opuntia, spines are modification of

(a) stem

(b) root

(c) leaf

(d) flower

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(c) leaf

Explanation:

In Opuntia, the entire leaf is modified into the spine, to reduce water loss due to transpiration as Opuntia is a xerophyte.

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