Morphology-Of-Flowering-Plants-Root-Stem-And-Leaf Question 556

Question: Stem thorns help in

Options:

A) Climbing

B) Protection from grazing animals

C) Reduction in rate of transpiration

D) All of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Thorns are defensive organs against herbivorous animals and also help in climbing and reducing the loss of water (transpiration) from the exposed parts of the plants.