FORESTRY
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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root
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stomata
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petal
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cuticle
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Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: The waxy covering on plant leaves, young stems, and fruit is called the “cuticle". It is composed of cutin, a wax-like material produced by the plant that is chemically a hydroxy fatty acid.
Detailed explanation-2: -The correct option is A. Epidermis of leaf. The cuticles are protective, hydrophobic, waxy coverings produced by the epidermal cells of leaves, young shoots and all other aerial plant organs. Cuticles minimize water loss and effectively reduce pathogen entry due to their waxy secretion.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Cuticle and Upper Epidermis Just like our skin helps protect us, leaves have an outer layer that protects them. This outermost layer is called the cuticle. It is generally waxy to protect the leaf and prevent water loss.