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JAMB Biology 2013 Question 14

Question 14

Adaptation

The structural adaptation of desert plants for water conservation is

  1. A.spongy mesophyll.
  2. B.spiny leaves.
  3. C.prominent stomata in leaves.
  4. D.broad leaves with numerous stomata.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (spiny leaves.)

Explanation

Leaves reduced to spines have very little surface, so the plant loses much less water by transpiration.