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The cuticle is the waxy waterproof layer on the leaves (it is thicker on the top, but there is also a thin layer underneath the leave), which prevents excessive water loss.
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Does the cuticle in plants contain chlorophyll?
No, cuticle does not contain chlorophyll.
What is waxy waterproof coating on plants is called?
A cuticle is the waxy material that helps plants retain water.
Do plants have a cuticle?
Yes, they do.
What is the plants outer skin?
The cuticle
Why don't plants that live around water have a cuticle?
Since cuticle is almost impervious to water, the plants living around water do not require cuticle because the water is absorbed through the free surface of cell wall in these plants.
What is main function of cuticle in plants'?
To retain the plants moisture.
What is the purpose of the cuticle of plants?
The waxy layer, or cuticle, on a leaf is designed to minimize water loss by evaporation.
Why is cuticle a useful adaptation in plants but not in algae?
The cuticle is a useful adaptation in plants but not in algae because: in order for plants to live on land, they need a cuticle to prevent water loss during dry climates. Algae live in the water, therefore they don't need a cuticle to survive. They use their adaptations to absorb the water and nutrients around their watery environments. Source: My straight "A" brain
The purpose of the cuticle in plants is?
to minimize water loss
What is the waxy layer in plants called?
It is called the cuticle
What is the function of cuticle in plants?
What is the function of a cuticle?A cuticle is a permeability barrier for water and other molecules. Also it protects the plant from getting too wet.
What is the waxy layer land plants have that allows them to survive on land?
The waxy coating on leaves, known as the cuticle, prevents the leaves from drying out too quickly.
