JAMB Biology 2011 Objective — Question 41

Question 41 of 60 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

A Xerophyte conserves water by possession of the following features except

A. A. thick cuticle
B. B. sunken stomata
C. C. broad leavesCorrect
D. D. fleshy stem

Explanation

Xerophytes have thick cuticle, sunken stomata and fleshy stems to conserve water; broad leaves increase water loss through transpiration, so this is the exception.

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