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Why is the cuticle thicker on the upper surface than on the lower surface?
The cuticle is thicker at the top because it causes the top leaves to absorb more water. More than likely a thicker top is seen in hot and dry climates.
What does the cuticle in a leaf do?
The cuticle in a leaf is the waxy covering on top and bottom of the leaf. It is used to conserve water.
The cuticle of a plant is primarily for what?
retention of water
Why is cuticle a useful adaptation in plants but not in algae?
The cuticle is a useful adaptation in plants but not in algae because: in order for plants to live on land, they need a cuticle to prevent water loss during dry climates. Algae live in the water, therefore they don't need a cuticle to survive. They use their adaptations to absorb the water and nutrients around their watery environments. Source: My straight "A" brain
What happens to carrots in distilled water?
They get wet (and get cooked if it is hot)
What effect does water temperature have on the hair?
hot water opens the hairs cuticle to let in the shampoo/conditoner to clean it and make sure the conditoner gets in good, then rinsing with cool water closes the cutice back up to make your hair look smooth again
Why would a plant cuticle be an adaptations on land?
The cuticle is thick and waxy. Thanks to the Cuticle, it helps reduce the rate of water loss, which also benefits in dry environments, and hot seasons such as in deserts. Water is very little, so plants can survive longer witout water.
Why does the cuticle prevent water loss?
Cuticle being impervious to water prevents water loss
What happens if the water is to hot?
when water is too hot then it evaporates
What structure prevents water from escaping a plant's leaves?
Cuticle
Why is the cuticle thicker on the upper surface than on the lower surface?
The cuticle is thicker at the top because it causes the top leaves to absorb more water. More than likely a thicker top is seen in hot and dry climates.
Why hydrophytes do not have cuticle on stem or leave?
hydrophytes do not have cuticle on stem or leave because they do not have any problem in obtaining water and cuticle is a water covering layer. Hence why they excrete out extra water by transpiration.
What happens when hot water meets cold water?
cold water is much heavier than hot water . the water becomes warm
Why don't plants that live around water have a cuticle?
Since cuticle is almost impervious to water, the plants living around water do not require cuticle because the water is absorbed through the free surface of cell wall in these plants.
How does hot and cold water separate?
that happens because cold water is heavier than hot water.
What is the function of a leafs cuticle?
A leafs cuticle is a waxy covering used to retain water
What happens when you add mercury to water?
The water will be really hot.
