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Used In Waxy Waterproof Coverings?
The waxy waterproof coverings are what covers the stems and leavesof most of the plants. They help the plant not to loss a lot ofwater especially in the dry seasons.
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Why is the cuticle waxy?
A plantâ??s cuticle is waxy because it actually is a type of waxthat is produced by the plant. The purpose of the cuticle is tokeep leaves from drying out.
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What is a waxy potato?
Waxy potatoes are translucent and feel moist and pasty. They are good at staying firm and keeping their shape so make great salad potatoes.
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Why is the waxy cuticle on a leaf?
The waxy cuticle prevents the excessive transpiration from the leaves. However, the transpiration, a term for water evaporation from plants, can still occur through stomata. W…ithout cuticle layer, the water will evaporates through the epidermis much more easily. \nThe transpiration itself is an important factor that drives the water movement inside a plant. As a water in a leaf evaporates, the empty space left in the leaf will "pull" the water molecules from roots and stem. So, transpiration is needed but not too much.\n\n (MORE)
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What is the function of the waxy cuticle of a leaf?
It is used to conserve water, facilitate plant functions, and helpregulate healthy growth in the plant.
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Can a leaf have no waxy surface?
Yes a leaf can not have a waxy surface if it is so adapted. The waxy surface is designed to keep water off, and inside of the leaf. Leaves in the rain forest often have a waxy… surface to keep from being constantly saturated in water. (MORE)
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What is the name of the waxy coating on leaves?
Leaves have a waxy layer on top of their epidermis layer called the cuticle . This waxy surface protects the leaves from sunburn, dessication (drying out) and reduces attacks… by fungi, bacteria, virus particles and insects. (MORE)
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What is the prefix for waxy?
The word waxy does not have a prefix, nor does it serve as a prefixfor other words.
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Why does water lily have waxy leaves?
waxy or cuticleve water is mearnt to cover and protect the leave from excessive water lose,because lily have broad leaves
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What does the waxy cuticle help the plants?
The Waxy cuticle in a plant is situated above the upper epidermis. The waxy cuticle provides protection to the epidermis. But the main task of the waxy cuticle is to increase …and decrease transpiration of water in a plant accordingly. The cuticle helps in cuticular transpiration of plants and sometimes you can find a shiny cuticle in a plant in order to reflect back the sunlight and prevent transpiration. Having a shiny cuticle is one of the adaptations of a plant to reduce transpiration. These are the 2 main functions of a cuticle. (MORE)