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What is the function of the waxy transparent top of layer of leaves?
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∙ 6y ago
The waxy transparent layer of leaves prevents water evaporation.
Hal Homenick
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∙ 13y agoIt prevents water evaporation
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What prevent water loss in leaves?
A waxy layer called the cuticle prevents water loss in leaves.
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
Why is the top of a leaf waxy?
Leaves have a waxy coating called a cuticle to prevent excess water loss through transpiration. Without this coating they would dry up. The waxy layer blocks the stomata preventing as much water evaporating from them
What is the waxy coating on a conifer called?
1. to keep warmth. 2. to keep the leaves from falling. 3. and to construct the shape of the conifers needle like.
What is the layer that covers the leaves of most plants?
This layer is called the epidermis. It is made of a waxy cuticle that prevents water loss and toxins from entering the plant.
What is the function of the waxy transparent top layer of?
The waxy transparent layer of leaves prevents water evaporation.
What is the function of the waxy transparent top layer?
The waxy transparent layer of leaves prevents water evaporation.
What is the function of the waxy transparent top layer of leave?
The waxy transparent layer of leaves prevents water evaporation.
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.
What prevent water loss in leaves?
A waxy layer called the cuticle prevents water loss in leaves.
Protective waxy layer covering most fruit leaves and stems?
cuticle
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
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.
What is the job of the waxy layer?
Assuming you mean in plant life, it prevents dehydration through evaporation
On the outside of leaves is a waxy layer to help prevent water losswhat is the name of this layer?
It is called the Epidermis
What is the waxy coating on the surfaces of plants?
Waxy layer on outer surface of green plants is called cuticle .This cuticle is actually present in outer cell walls of epidermal cells . The wax present in cuticle is a type of lipid . It is waterproof layer which prevents excessive loss of water by transpiration . It also protects plant from abrasive damage. Wax is chemically a mixture of esters of long chain fatty acids eg cerotic acid , montanic acid , long chain alkanes , alcohols , ketones .
Why is the top of a leaf waxy?
Leaves have a waxy coating called a cuticle to prevent excess water loss through transpiration. Without this coating they would dry up. The waxy layer blocks the stomata preventing as much water evaporating from them
