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What is the top waxy layer of a leaf called?
The cuticle
What does the cuticle in a leaf do?
The cuticle in a leaf is the waxy covering on top and bottom of the leaf. It is used to conserve water.
Can a leaf have no waxy surface?
Yes a leaf can not have a waxy surface if it is so adapted. The waxy surface is designed to keep water off, and inside of the leaf. Leaves in the rain forest often have a waxy surface to keep from being constantly saturated in water.
What is the adaptation of a waxy leaf?
a cereal
What does the waxy cutical do inside a leaf?
The purpose of the waxy outer layer of a leaf, which is called a cuticle, is to keep the leaf from losing water inside the leaf. Plants that live in the water do not have this problem, so they have no cuticle.
What is the waxy cuticle on a leaf?
It's the top of the leaf which has many layers
What is the top waxy layer of a leaf called?
The cuticle
What does the cuticle in a leaf do?
The cuticle in a leaf is the waxy covering on top and bottom of the leaf. It is used to conserve water.
What waxy substance cover the leaf surface?
the waxy material in the leaf is called "CUTIN"
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.
Can a leaf have no waxy surface?
Yes a leaf can not have a waxy surface if it is so adapted. The waxy surface is designed to keep water off, and inside of the leaf. Leaves in the rain forest often have a waxy surface to keep from being constantly saturated in water.
Why are some leaves more shiny on the top?
Because the are covered with a waxy cuticle layer which protects the leaf from dehydration.
What is the adaptation of a waxy leaf?
a cereal
What is the waxy covering of a leaf?
cuticle
Which layer is at the top or the bottom of the leaf?
Most chlorophylls are expected on the top side of the leaf where sunlight hits directly.
What is the cuticle in a leaf?
The cuticle is a waxy covering on the leaves of plants. It is produced by the upper epidermis, which is like the skin of a leaf. Its function is to protect the leaf from water loss through evaporation. Hope this helps!
What does the waxy cutical do inside a leaf?
The purpose of the waxy outer layer of a leaf, which is called a cuticle, is to keep the leaf from losing water inside the leaf. Plants that live in the water do not have this problem, so they have no cuticle.
