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Cutin is a component that is found in all plants. The function of cutin in the leaves of a plant is to block water from seeping in. It is often seen as a waxy type of substance on the surface.
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∙ 12y agoIt serves as a barrier to prevernt water from coming in so gas exchange and water must flow through the stomata.
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Which has thicker cutin pine or lilac?
which has a thicker cutin pine or lilac leaf
What is the function of scale leaves?
What is the function of scale leaves on an onion
What is the main function of a plant's leaves?
Leaves main function is photo synthesis. And also which perform respiration and transpiration.
Why are cutin stomata and guard cells absent in elodea?
Cutin, stomata and guard cells are used for water loss prevention. These are not needed because Elodea is a water plant.
A cactus or the onion leaf would have a thicker cutin?
A cactus
How does cutin on an apple suit its function?
The cutin on the apple suits its function because it induces water conservation and also acts as an infectional prevention. Thus, the apple remains intact in terms of moist and taste.
Which has thicker cutin pine or lilac?
which has a thicker cutin pine or lilac leaf
What is the function of chlorophyll in leaves?
why is the function of chlorophyll in leaves?
What is the function of scale leaves?
What is the function of scale leaves on an onion
What is the most important function of leaves?
The major function of leaves is to photosynthesize.
Is cutin a lipid?
yes it is
Are lipids cutin?
Yes, cutin is a lipid. Cutin refers to one of two waxy polymers that are the main components of the plant cuticle which covers the aerial surface of the plants. Wax is usually considered as a lipid.
What are the functions of mangrove's leaves?
what is the function of mangrove leaves
Is water a function of the leaves?
no
What is the function of leaves of the rose bush?
the leaves make photosynthesis
What is the main function of a plant's leaves?
Leaves main function is photo synthesis. And also which perform respiration and transpiration.
What is role of cutin in desert plants?
In order to understand why desert plants have cuticles (cutin) you first have to know what cutin is, it's function, and why some plants have it. Then you can begin to answer why plants specialized for desert climate have cutin. Cutin is a fatty, wax-like substance secreted by a plant's dermal tissue system. The dermal tissue is also known as the epidermis which is the outermost layer of cells on all young plant organs. If you consider all of this "waxy stuff" as a whole it is termed "cuticle,"similar to the cuticle above your nails. As you can imagine, wax is insoluble in water and therefore "water-proofs" the skin of the plant. In other words, it dictates how much water is lost through the epidermal cells by evaporation, ensures water does not enter, and also keeps other molecules from entering. The cuticle also protects again UV radiation. Regarding plant's evolutionary history, the adaptation of cutin provided a way for marine plant life to move onto land. Suppose if you were a marine plant and your entire body was surrounded in water, you would rely less on gaseous exchange and evolving structures or mechanisms to trap water within you. If you move onto land and are in hot, dry, desert climates water is scarce and you must adapt to survive. This is why desert plants have cutin. I hope that helps! I am a biology major and am currently taking a botany course.
