alleryHow do the fleshy stems of desert plants help them?
AThey store water
BThey attract snow
CThey make shade for rain
DThey absorb cold
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. They store water
1. Deserts have very little water.
2. Fleshy stems store water.
3. This lets the plant tolerate the hot conditions.
_Source: NCERT Curiosity Grade 6 Science, Ch 2, 2.3 Plants and Animals in Different Surroundings_
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