TREE PHYSIOLOGY
TRANSPIRATION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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The waxy, waterproof layer that covers most leaves is called the what?
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spore
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cuticle
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seed coat
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xylem
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Cutin and waxes are fatty substances deposited in the walls of epidermal cells, forming a waterproof outer layer called the cuticle.
Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: The waxy covering on plant leaves, young stems, and fruit is called the “cuticle".
Detailed explanation-3: -The correct option is A. Epidermis of leaf. The cuticles are protective, hydrophobic, waxy coverings produced by the epidermal cells of leaves, young shoots and all other aerial plant organs. Cuticles minimize water loss and effectively reduce pathogen entry due to their waxy secretion.
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