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It is secreted by epidermal cells to reduce evaporation of water and protect the plant from invading microorganisms.
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Waxy coating that covers the epidermis of a plant?
Cuticle
The waxy protective covering of a land plant is called a what?
The waxy protective covering of a land plant is called a cuticle.
What is a hair cuticle and what is its purpose?
The cuticle is a covering over the hair strands. Its purpose is to protect the hair shaft and cortex from any damage.
What is the difference between the cuticle and the epidermis in a plant?
No, the upper epidermis is covered by a cuticle.
What is the outer waxy layer that functions to protect the plant?
The cuticle is the waxy outer layer on some parts of a plant such as some leaves and new shoots. The purpose of the cuticle is to act as a protectant from outside elements as well as helping to retain moisture inside the plant.?æ
Why is the cuticle waxy?
A plantâ??s cuticle is waxy because it actually is a type of wax that is produced by the plant. The purpose of the cuticle is to keep leaves from drying out.
What is the waxy covering of a plant called?
Cuticle
What structure prevents water from escaping a plant's leaves?
Cuticle
Waxy coating that covers the epidermis of a plant?
Cuticle
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
The surface of a vascular plant is covered by a waxy waterproof layer called?
The cuticle I think
The waxy protective covering of a land plant is called a what?
The waxy protective covering of a land plant is called a cuticle.
What is a hair cuticle and what is its purpose?
The cuticle is a covering over the hair strands. Its purpose is to protect the hair shaft and cortex from any damage.
What is the difference between the cuticle and the epidermis in a plant?
No, the upper epidermis is covered by a cuticle.
What is the sticky part of the plant?
cuticle
What is the outer waxy layer that functions to protect the plant?
The cuticle is the waxy outer layer on some parts of a plant such as some leaves and new shoots. The purpose of the cuticle is to act as a protectant from outside elements as well as helping to retain moisture inside the plant.?æ
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.
