LIFE SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -Wax acts as a protective coating on the epidermis of leaves, stems, and fruits, reducing desiccation or abrasion, or resisting pest attack. The wax coating on the fruit of several species of native bayberry (Myrica cerifera) have been traditionally used to make candles.

Detailed explanation-2: -The best-known animal wax is beeswax used in constructing the honeycombs of beehives, but other insects also secrete waxes. A major component of beeswax is myricyl palmitate which is an ester of triacontanol and palmitic acid.

Detailed explanation-3: -Plant waxes are generally the waterproofing components found in an amorphous layer on the outer surface of the plants. They are essential for plants as barrier protection against environmental stress.

Detailed explanation-4: -Animal Waxes Beeswax is commonly used in candles and cosmetics. Another common animal wax is lanolin, also known as wool wax or wool grease. This wax comes from wool-bearing animals like sheep. Lanolin is used in a variety of applications, from lip balm to rust-proof coatings.