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The waxy layer, or cuticle, on a leaf is designed to minimize water loss by evaporation.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoProtection and limiting the transpiration from epidermal cells
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∙ 11y agoTo help retain moister, basically and to protect the plant from the elements.
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∙ 15y agoto protect the leaves
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∙ 12y agoprotects the plant.
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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
What is the function of cuticle in plants?
What is the function of a cuticle?A cuticle is a permeability barrier for water and other molecules. Also it protects the plant from getting too wet.
Why the root epidermis is not coated with a waxy cuticle?
plant roots posses root hairs which anchor the plant in soil and their major function is to absorb water and nutrients from soil. if there will be waxy cuticle on there epidermis it will be hard for roots to absorb nutrients and water from soil hence plant without water and nutrients will die.
What is the waxy covering of a plant called?
Cuticle
What structure prevents water from escaping a plant's leaves?
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
What is the function of cuticle in plants?
What is the function of a cuticle?A cuticle is a permeability barrier for water and other molecules. Also it protects the plant from getting too wet.
Where do plant cells build a cuticle?
beneath the plasma membrane
What is the structure provides support and protection for plant cells.?
cuticle
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.
A waxy or fatty and watertight layer that covers a plant's epidermal cells?
its the cuticle
What is the source and purpose of plant cuticle?
It is secreted by epidermal cells to reduce evaporation of water and protect the plant from invading microorganisms.
Why the root epidermis is not coated with a waxy cuticle?
plant roots posses root hairs which anchor the plant in soil and their major function is to absorb water and nutrients from soil. if there will be waxy cuticle on there epidermis it will be hard for roots to absorb nutrients and water from soil hence plant without water and nutrients will die.
What is the function endoplasmic in the plant cell?
function of endoplasmic reticulum plant cells
How do animal and plant cells function?
Animal and plant cells are controlled by their nuclei.
What is the single layer cells beneath the cuticle?
a single layer of cells beneath the cuticle
What is the single layer of cells beneath the cuticle?
a single layer of cells beneath the cuticle
