FORESTRY
PLANT AND WOOD ANATOMY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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cuticle
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pollen
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stem
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -A waxy layer known as the cuticle covers the leaves of all plant species. The cuticle reduces the rate of water loss from the leaf surface.
Detailed explanation-2: -If a plant is going to live on dry land, it must be able to prevent this dessication. Cuticle is the answer. Cuticle is a waxy covering that can be found on essentially all exposed surfaces: leaves, stems, flowers, fruits but not roots. This waxy surface inhibits the loss of water.
Detailed explanation-3: -Plant cuticle is the outermost layer of plants, which covers leaves, fruits, flowers, and non-woody stems of higher plants. It protects plants against drought, extreme temperatures, UV radiation, chemical attack, mechanical injuries, and pathogen/pest infection.