NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Conifer trees live in cold climates with lots of snow and less water. One of the most important adaptations of conifer trees is the thick waxy cuticle. The cuticle is a water-impervious protective layer covering the epidermal cells of leaves and other parts and limiting water loss.

Detailed explanation-2: -Conifers are adapted to tolerate extreme environmental conditions because of needle leaves, sunken stomata, thick cuticle etc. Conifers are devoid of vessels, broad leaves and superficial stomata.

Detailed explanation-3: -Conifers (Gymnosperms) are adapted to tolerate extreme environmental condition because of thick cuticle, sunken stomata and needle like leaves.

Detailed explanation-4: -Trees such as pine, fir, spruce and cedar are types of conifers. They are shaped like cones to shrug off the snow easily. Conifers have needle – shaped leaves, which are very tough and can survive the cold climatic conditions.

Detailed explanation-5: -Alright, so of the answer choices here, the one that is not going to be an adaptation of conifers to dry and cold conditions. This is going to be the deep, growing, extensive root system.