Question

1. a. Why is the epidermis present as a thick waxy coating of cutin in desert plants? b. What are the functions of the stomata? c. Name the tissue that makes husk of coconut. Write three characteristics of this tissue. With Explanation

Answer 1

Answer:

Epidermal cells on the aerial parts of the plant secrete a waxy, water-resistant layer on their outer surface. It checks the loss of water, mechanical injury and invasion by parasitic fungi. ... In desert plants, epidermis has a thick waxy coating of cutin, to check water loss.

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Answer 2

Stomata is an organ of plants through the plants inhale CO2 and exhale O2 during day time and during night time vise versa