The waxy waterproof coverings are what covers the stems and leaves of most of the plants. They help the plant not to loss a lot of water especially in the dry seasons.
Paraffin wax and a solvent are the main ingredients.
Carbohydrates i think
For all you e2020 students. The answer is lipids.
Paraffin wax and a solvent are the main ingredients.
No A Lipid is part of waterproof coverings.
its a lipid
A cuticle is the waxy material that helps plants retain water.
Yes. The sebum (a waxy substance) produced by your dermis lubricates your skin and makes it waterproof.
true
The waxy covering helps to prevent excessive water loss, and prevents the plant drying out.
They have waterproof coverings and fibrous husk with air spaces
The waxy waterproof layer that cover most plant leaves and stems is called a cuticle. The cuticle is thicker on the upper half of a leaf's surface, and it is waterproof so as the internal areas of the leaf are kept secure from flooding, That's why you water plants at the roots.
It depends but on average 8mm long with a thick waxy waterproof coat!