AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Dermal tissue functions to protect the plant from injury and water loss. Dermal tissue covers the outside of the plant, except in woody shrubs and trees, which have bark. The most common cell type in dermal tissue is the epidermal cell.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dermal tissue covers and protects the plant, and controls gas exchange and water absorption (in roots). Dermal tissue of the stems and leaves is covered by a waxy cuticle that prevents evaporative water loss. Stomata are specialized pores that allow gas exchange through holes in the cuticle.

Detailed explanation-3: -The dermal tissue system-the epidermis-is the outer protective layer of the primary plant body (the roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds).

Detailed explanation-4: -The primary function of dermal tissue is to protect the plant, control the exchange of water vapor and gasses, and aid in absorption. While the majority of the epidermis is made up of ordinary pavement cells, specialized components throughout enable these functions.

Detailed explanation-5: -Dermal Tissue Epidermal cells secrete a waxy substance called cuticle, which coats, waterproofs, and protects the above-ground parts of plants. Cuticle helps prevent water loss, abrasions, infections, and damage from toxins. This tissue includes several types of specialized cells.