FORESTRY
PLANT AND WOOD ANATOMY
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Question
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The outer protective tissue of plants is called:
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dermal tissue
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ground tissue
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vascular tissue
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The dermal tissue system-the epidermis-is the outer protective layer of the primary plant body (the roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds). The epidermis is usually one cell layer thick, and its cells lack chloroplasts.
Detailed explanation-2: -The epidermis is a dermal tissue that is usually a single layer of cells covering the younger parts of a plant. It secretes a waxy layer called the cuticle that inhibits water loss.
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