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The waxy layer, or cuticle, on a leaf is designed to minimize water loss by evaporation.

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Where do plant cells build a cuticle?

Plant cells build a cuticle on the outer surface of their epidermal cells. The cuticle is a waxy, waterproof layer that helps minimize water loss and protect the plant from environmental stresses such as dehydration and pathogens.


What is the structure provides support and protection for plant cells.?

cuticle


Where does the cuticle of a plant come from?

The cuticle of a plant is derived from the epidermal cells of the plant. It is a waxy layer that covers the outer surface of leaves and stems to protect the plant from water loss and other environmental stresses.


A waxy or fatty and watertight layer that covers a plant's epidermal cells?

its the cuticle


What happens when the cuticle is removed from a plant?

When the cuticle is removed from a plant, it loses its waxy protective layer that helps prevent water loss and provides some defense against pests. This can make the plant more susceptible to dehydration, disease, and damage from environmental stressors.


What structure prevents water from escaping a plant's leaves?

Cuticle


Why is cuticle not a tissue?

A cuticle is not tissue because it is a stack of chemicals. This chemical stack just sits on top of the layer of cells. Tissue is a group of cells that perform a function, while a cuticle is just a simple coating.


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