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The upper epidermis is responsible for preventing water loss by evaporation. It does this by having a waxy cuticle on the top of the leaf.

The lower epidermis has stomata, which allow gases to enter and leave the leaf as a result of photosynthesis and respiration.

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Which is more advantageous to plants-more stomata on the upper epidermis or lower epidermis?

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Why is the upper epidermis thicker than the lower epidermis?

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How many layer thick is the epidermis?

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