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What is a waxy substance secreted by a plant to reduce water loss?
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∙ 12y ago
i no it starts w/ a c!
cuticle
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What is the source and purpose of plant cuticle?
It is secreted by epidermal cells to reduce evaporation of water and protect the plant from invading microorganisms.
What is a waxy substance that covers the plant and allows the plant to conserve water?
The 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.
What substance is made by the lungs to help reduce the surface tension of water in the alveolar?
Pulmonary surfactant...see link for more information.
Is mucus a living or non living thing?
Mucus refers to a slimy substance that is secreted by the mucous membranes and often functions for protection. It is a non-living thing.
What is the source and purpose of plant cuticle?
It is secreted by epidermal cells to reduce evaporation of water and protect the plant from invading microorganisms.
What is a waxy substance that covers the plant and allows the plant to conserve water?
The cuticle
Can Water can decrease a substance resistance to the flow of electricity?
Reduce the temperature of the conductor.
Which is a substance act as a buffer in natural water?
Decaying plant matter
What saltwater solution is secreted?
Salt water is considered a mixture. This is because you can mix salt into water and you can also remove it.
How does ADH hormone work and when does it get secreted?
Increase the re absorption of water. It is secreted when water intake is low
How can density be changed without changing the make up of the substance?
reduce the volume of the substance by compression or increase the volume of the substance by decompression This assumes the substance is compressible, such as air. In the case of water, you can't.
Which substance acts a a buffer in natural water?
Decaying Plant Matter: APEX
What would be most helpful to a plant in a desert?
The most important features for a desert plant would be the ability to collect and store water and the ability to reduce water loss .
What substance did the plant most likely absorb from the water for the process that the oxygen gas?
carbon dioxide
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.
What is a barminutor?
its a special type of grinder used in waste water treatment plant to reduce the size of the particles in the raw waste water.
