Question

In Indian spinach, leaves are modified to
A. Provide support
B. Provide protection
C. Provide addition air
D. Store food and water

Answer 1

Hint: Spinach is a source of nutrition and has their leaves modified for the storage of food and water which helps in the growth and reproduction.
They are also consumed are a rich source of iron, calcium, and vitamin K

Complete answer: The leaves in spinach are modified and have modified functions, they are modified to store the food and water. That is, they store their food in the leaves and are a great source of nutrition as it is consumed fresh or is preserved.
Baby spinach has small, delicate leaves that wilt to a slippery mass when cooked, forming the texture slightly less desirable. The flavor of baby spinach is much milder than that of mature bagged and bunched spinach.

Hence, the correct option is ‘D’

Note: The spinach is an annual plant that belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the family Amaranthaceae. The raw spinach leaves have 91% of water content 4%, of carbohydrates and 3% of proteins, and contain almost no fat.
It is rich in iron, calcium, and vitamin K.
Spinach stores its food and water in the leaves, where the leaves are modified.