Question

Many cacti do not have leaves but rather have oversized stems.. what role of leaves is therefore taken on by the stems of cacti

a. they produce food by photosynthesis

b. they absorb water and nutrients from the soil

c. They transport materials throughout the plant

d. they store excess water

Answer 1

The answer is A. They produce food by photosynthesis.
The function of leaves is taken on by stems of such cacti.