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The epidermises, the outer layers of the leaf, are covered in a wax-like layer.

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Which cells in leaves are covered with wax?

The epidermis cell is located on the outer layers of a leaf. It is protected by a wax-like layer.


Will a leaf which is coated with wax be able to make its food and why?

Leaves depend on the sun to make food using a chemical called chlorella and if a leaf is coated with wax, sunlight cannot penetrate through the thick and opaque layer of wax and thus the leaf will not be able to make its food.


What kind of cells make the cuticle for the leaf?

The cuticle of a leaf is primarily made up of cells called epidermal cells. These cells are located on the outer layer of the leaf and secrete a waxy substance that forms the protective cuticle layer.


What layer in the leaf can have hair spines and wax?

what layer is the one with the hair and wax


What make a leaf waterproof?

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.


How do you examine leaf epidermal cell?

To examine leaf epidermal cells, a leaf sample is typically cleared with a clearing solution to make the cells transparent. The cleared leaf sample is then mounted on a slide with a drop of water and covered with a coverslip. Finally, the sample is observed under a microscope to study the size, shape, and structure of the leaf epidermal cells.


Does a leaf have cells?

Yes, a leaf has cells. They have A LOT of cells


Which layer of the leaf can have hair spines and wax?

The layer of the leaf that can have hair, spines, and wax is the epidermis. The epidermis serves as a protective outer layer and can be covered with trichomes (hair-like structures) and a cuticle, which is a waxy coating that helps reduce water loss and protect against environmental stressors. These adaptations can aid in minimizing water loss and deterring herbivores.


What is Indonesian batik?

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What cells are in a layer in the top half of the leaf?

The very top of the leaf is covered by a cuticle. Directly underneath this cuticle, and underneath the whole of the upper epidermis, is the layer of chloroplasts, ont he palisade parenchyma layer.


What happenes if you dip a leaf into rainwater?

The leaf has a wax coating, so water will roll off or the leaf would float on the water.


What is the function of the layers of wax found on the leaves of floating aquatic plants?

The wax on the leaves prevents decomposition of the leaf.