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Cuticle is the layer of cells that covers the outer surface of plants. The cuticle is coated with a waxy water repellent layer. The waxy layer protects the plant by forming a physical barrier that resists the penetration of disease causing virus, bacteria and fungus.
The cuticle is interspersed with openings called stomata. Each stomata has a pair of guard cells that open and close. When weather conditions are too hot the guard cells close the opening thus preventing the excessive water loss. The stomata allows the exchange of gases and also allows the excess water in the plant to evaporate.
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∙ 12y agoYes, but only in plants which are in the Hudrophyates and Mesophytes catogary, because water loss isn't a problem for them and don't need so much water
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∙ 14y agoThe (waxy) cuticle makes the leaves of the plant impermeable.
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∙ 9y agoCuticle is a protective layer on the epidermal cells. It prevents the entry of microbes inside the cells and also reduces transpiration through cell wall.
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Waxy coating that covers the epidermis of a plant?
Cuticle
The waxy protective covering of a land plant is called a what?
The waxy protective covering of a land plant is called a cuticle.
What is the difference between the cuticle and the epidermis in a plant?
No, the upper epidermis is covered by a cuticle.
Where does the cuticle of a plant come from?
The protective cuticle of a plant comes from the epidermal cells on the plant's leaves. It is a waxy substance that prevents water and other particles from entering the leaves.
The cuticle of a plant is primarily for what?
retention of water
What is the waxy covering of a plant called?
Cuticle
What structure prevents water from escaping a plant's leaves?
Cuticle
Waxy coating that covers the epidermis of a plant?
Cuticle
What happens when the cuticle is removed from a plant?
normally the plant or leaf gets sunburnt and dies, this happens if a plant is sprayed (or the leaves are sprayed) with detergent as this breaks down the cuticle
The surface of a vascular plant is covered by a waxy waterproof layer called?
The cuticle I think
The waxy protective covering of a land plant is called a what?
The waxy protective covering of a land plant is called a cuticle.
What is the difference between the cuticle and the epidermis in a plant?
No, the upper epidermis is covered by a cuticle.
What is the sticky part of the plant?
cuticle
Where does the cuticle of a plant come from?
The protective cuticle of a plant comes from the epidermal cells on the plant's leaves. It is a waxy substance that prevents water and other particles from entering the leaves.
The cuticle of a plant is primarily for what?
retention of water
What a cuticle?
a waxy coating on a plant (apex)
What is the outer layer of the vein in a plant?
cuticle
