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What make a leaf waterproof?

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The upper skin of the leaf has a layer of wax on it, called a cuticle. This makes the leaf waterproof. The upper skin of the leaf has a layer of wax on it, called a cuticle. This makes the leaf waterproof.

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The upper skin of the leaf has a layer of wax on it, called a cuticle. This makes the leaf waterproof.

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