HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

PLANT BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What protects the outside of the plant and helps the plants release and/or retain water? *
A
Dermal Tissue
B
Fruit
C
Sorus
D
Carpel
E
Epidermis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dermal tissue refers to the plant epidermis, the outer layer of tissue that surrounds the primary body of vascular plants. This includes the roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds. The dermal layer does not contain chloroplasts and is typically composed of a single layer of tightly-packed cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are two main protection tissues: epidermis and periderm. The epidermis is found covering the organs with primary growth and periderm covers the organs with secondary growth.

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