FORESTRY
PLANT AND WOOD ANATOMY
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Question
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Non-woody part of the plant, generally clear to allow sun to pass through, NOT the waxy outer layer.
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cuticle
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epidermis
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palisade layer
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mesophyll
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The thick waxy coating present on the surface of epidermal cells is the cuticle.
Detailed explanation-2: -The waxy covering on plant leaves, young stems, and fruit is called the “cuticle".
Detailed explanation-3: -In xerophytic plants (cactus), the epidermal layer secretes a thick and waxy layer called the cuticle. This layer closes the stomata and prevents water loss by the transpiration process (water-resistant layer).
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