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What happens when the cuticle is removed from a plant?
normally the plant or leaf gets sunburnt and dies, this happens if a plant is sprayed (or the leaves are sprayed) with detergent as this breaks down the cuticle
What is the structure and function of a cuticle?
The cuticle means outer layer. It can be considered an external envelope as in an insect. Or a fatty waxy film scene in plants. This also in humans accumulates at the base and sides of the fingernail. It's function is to protect.
What is waxy waterproof coating on plants is called?
A cuticle is the waxy material that helps plants retain water.
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.
What are the primary functions of the cuticle of the leaf?
The function of a cuticle in a plant is similar to what the skin does to humans. The cuticle protects the underlying tissues commonly found on the leaves of plants from rays of the sun and other external threats. .
What is main function of cuticle in plants'?
To retain the plants moisture.
What happens when the cuticle is removed from a plant?
normally the plant or leaf gets sunburnt and dies, this happens if a plant is sprayed (or the leaves are sprayed) with detergent as this breaks down the cuticle
Does the cuticle in plants contain chlorophyll?
No, cuticle does not contain chlorophyll.
How are epidermal cell designed to perform protective function?
The epidermal cell have cuticle (in plants) or chiten (in animals) on their outer tangential walls to perform protective function.
What is the structure and function of a cuticle?
The cuticle means outer layer. It can be considered an external envelope as in an insect. Or a fatty waxy film scene in plants. This also in humans accumulates at the base and sides of the fingernail. It's function is to protect.
What is function cuticle?
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What is waxy waterproof coating on plants is called?
A cuticle is the waxy material that helps plants retain water.
Do plants have a cuticle?
Yes, they do.
What is the function of a leafs cuticle?
A leafs cuticle is a waxy covering used to retain water
What is the plants outer skin?
The cuticle
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.
What are the primary functions of the cuticle of the leaf?
The function of a cuticle in a plant is similar to what the skin does to humans. The cuticle protects the underlying tissues commonly found on the leaves of plants from rays of the sun and other external threats. .
