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What is the outer layer of the leaf called and what are its functions?
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The outer layer of a leaf is called the epidermis (from a Greek word meaning "over-skin"). Its function is to protect the insides of the leaf, which carry out the chemical reaction known as photosynthesis.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 10y agoThe outer layer of the leaf is called the epidermis. The function of the epidermis is to protect the inner part of the leaf.
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What is the outer protective layer of a leaf is called?
Epidermis
What leaf cells are covered in wax?
The epidermises, the outer layers of the leaf, are covered in a wax-like layer.
What is the function of the external leaf structure?
what is the function of each of the following external parts of a leaf?
What is the waterproof layer on a leaf?
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What is the protective substance that restricts water loss from a leaf?
There is a waxy layer called the cuticle that reduces evaporation from the leaf. It is produced by the epidermal cells of the leaf.
What is the outer layer of a leaf called?
Epidermis
What is The outer protective layer of a leaf is called the?
Epidermis
What is the outer protective layer of a leaf is called?
Epidermis
What is the outer layer of its leaf called and what is its function?
The outer layer of a leaf is called the epidermis (from a Greek word meaning "over-skin"). Its function is to protect the insides of the leaf, which carry out the chemical reaction known as photosynthesis.
What is outer layer of a plant leaf called?
epidermis :D
What is the skin on a leaf called?
The outer layer of a leaf's skin is called the waxy cuticle, or just cuticle. You could also include the next layer, the epidermis layer. Mostly, though, the leaf's skin is called the 'Leaf surface'.
What is the top of a leaf called?
According to biologists, the protective outer layer of a leaf is called the cuticle. Normally, the cuticle contains a waxy substance which protects the leaf from moisture loss.
What the protective layer of a leaf is?
According to biologists, the protective outer layer of a leaf is called the cuticle. Normally, the cuticle contains a waxy substance which protects the leaf from moisture loss.
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
The outer layer of a leaf is?
epidermis
What is the parts of the outer part of the leafs?
The outer part of the leaf is called the cuticle. It is a waxy layer and does not comprise of live cells. It's function is to prevent the leaf from desiccation (drying out).
What is the outer protective layer of a leaf?
Epidermis
