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The waxy coating the epidermis in a plant secretes is called a cuticle.

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Is The lower epidermis covered with cuticle?

No, the upper epidermis is covered by a cuticle.


What is the function of the plant upper epidermis?

The upper epidermis is responsible for preventing water loss by evaporation. It does this by having a waxy cuticle on the top of the leaf. The lower epidermis has stomata, which allow gases to enter and leave the leaf as a result of photosynthesis and respiration.


Why removing the lower epidermis layer of the leaf and not the upper epidermis?

Removing the lower epidermis layer allows for easier observation of stomata and overall leaf structure. Stomata are mostly located on the lower epidermis, which regulates gas exchange for photosynthesis. Additionally, removing the upper epidermis may damage the leaf's cuticle, which can affect its ability to retain water.


Why dicot leaf is known as dorsiventral leaf?

Dicot leaf is also called dorsiventral leaf as it has both dorsal and ventral side with identifiable features. The protective layer is named as Epidermis and there is both upper and lower epidermis. In dorsiventral leafs the lower epidermis which is also called abaxial side will have more number of stomata compared to the adaxial side or upper epidermis. The gap between the two epidermis is termed as mesophyll and in dicot leaf we can see a differentiated mesophyll region. The region is differentiated into palisade and spongy tissue. The region just below upper epidermis have elongated parenchyma cells with chlorophyll filled in and they are called Palisade tissues. This is the main reason behind dark green colour at upper side of a dicot leaf.


What are mesophyll?

Mesophyll is the tissue found within the interior of plant leaves, sandwiched between the upper and lower epidermal layers. It is responsible for photosynthesis and consists of two types: palisade mesophyll, which is located near the upper epidermis, and spongy mesophyll, which is found below the palisade layer.

Related Questions

Which is the portion of the leaf between the upper and lower epidermis called?

mesopyll


Why is the upper epidermis thicker than the lower epidermis?

the epidermis is thicker.


Which is more advantageous to plants-more stomata on the upper epidermis or lower epidermis?

upper epidermis for sure>>>


How many layer thick is the epidermis?

Answer: the epidermis of a leaf includes: upper epidermis and lower epidermis but if you are referring to the epidermis of an onion: it is only one layer


Is The lower epidermis covered with cuticle?

No, the upper epidermis is covered by a cuticle.


What is the function of the plant upper epidermis?

The upper epidermis is responsible for preventing water loss by evaporation. It does this by having a waxy cuticle on the top of the leaf. The lower epidermis has stomata, which allow gases to enter and leave the leaf as a result of photosynthesis and respiration.


Where are mesophyll cells located?

Below the upper epidermis and above the lower epidermis.


What do lower epidermis do?

protects against water loss the same as the upper epidermis do


What is the job of the upper and lower epidermis layers?

the upper epidermis prevents water loss while the lower allows gases to enter and exit, resulting in photosynthesis


What is the job of the upper and lower epidermis layer?

the upper epidermis prevents water loss while the lower allows gases to enter and exit, resulting in photosynthesis


What best describes a leaf's epidermis?

The epidermis covers the lower and upper sides of the leaf.


How many layers does the epidermis have in hair?

how many layer of cells make up upper epidermis and lower epidermis