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Q: Is the top part of the leaf covered by a waxy surface?
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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.


What waxy substance cover the leaf surface?

the waxy material in the leaf is called "CUTIN"


What is the cuticle waxy layer on the outside surface of the leaf?

cutin and cutan


Which leaf is not likely to be eaten by deer because of its surface?

Waxy and prickly leaf is not likely to be eaten by deer


Which side is smoother the top or the bottom in a leaf?

Generally speaking, the top surface as it is covered with a waxy cuticle, the bottom of leaves normally have vein protusions, hairs and stomatic openings


What is a waxy covering on the skin of a leaf?

cuticle it on the leaf for the bugs to eat to keep out posion


How do shiny waxy leaf surface helps in food manufacture?

The shiny waxy leaf surface absorbs light and does not allow water to evaporate. Thus water and carbon dioxide in the presence of light manufacture food by photosynthesis in the chloroplasts.


How shiny waxy leaf surface help in food manufacture?

The shiny waxy leaf surface absorbs light and does not allow water to evaporate. Thus water and carbon dioxide in the presence of light manufacture food by photosynthesis in the chloroplasts.


How do plants stop the leaves from losing water?

By waxy deposition on the leaf surface and closing of stomata


Why are some leaves more shiny on the top?

Because the are covered with a waxy cuticle layer which protects the leaf from dehydration.


What is the outer cell layer of the leaf. It is transparent so sunlight can pass through?

The outer surface of the leaf has a thin transparent waxy covering called the cuticle


The surface of a vascular plant is covered by a waxy waterproof layer called?

The cuticle I think