OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

FORESTRY

PLANT AND WOOD ANATOMY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The leaf has a shiny, waxy cuticle around it to
A
increase the rate of photosynthesis
B
attract more light
C
control water loss
D
stop carbon dioxide and oxygen gases escaping
Explanation: 

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. Other leaves may have small hairs (trichomes) on the leaf surface. Trichomes help to avert herbivory by restricting insect movements or by storing toxic or bad-tasting compounds.

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