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JAMB Biology 2004 Question 47

Question 47

Adaptation

Plants survive hot dry conditions by

  1. A.storing water in large parenchyma cells
  2. B.producing numerous leaves
  3. C.having numerous stomata
  4. D.having evergreen leaves
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (storing water in large parenchyma cells)

Explanation

Desert plants such as cacti store water in large parenchyma cells in their stems or leaves. Many leaves or stomata would lose more water.