Question

Many kinds of roses have sharp thorns covering the stem of the plant. Thorns most likely perform which function?

A) Help with transpiration


B) Help with seed dispersal


C) Help with plant defense


D) Help with attracting insects for pollination

Answer 1

C) Help with plant defense.

Many species are known to eat many plants, including flowers. To avoid being eaten, thorns in a rose bush help defend itself.