The Spines of Cactus Plants Originated from a Modification of the Same

question 16

Multiple Choice

The spines of cactus plants originated from a modification of the same basic plant organ that forms the

• A) trunks of coconut trees.
• B) leaves of maple trees.
• C) runners of strawberry plants.
• D) tubers of potato plants.
• E) adventitious roots of corn plants.

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Definitions:

Takings Clause

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Fifth Amendment

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State Common Law

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