alleryIn gymnosperms, the leaves are typically adapted to
AMaximise water loss to cool the plant
BReduce water loss with thick cuticle
CCapture insects and digest their proteins
DFloat on water surfaces and gather light
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Reduce water loss with thick cuticle
Conifer needles, thick cuticle and sunken stomata are classic xerophytic features that reduce transpiration in cold or seasonally dry climates.
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