Question

14. In desert plants, rate of water loss gets reduced due to the presence of
a) Cuticle
b) Stomata
c) Lignin
d) Suberin​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) Cuticle

Explanation:

Answer : Cuticle is a protective waxy covering produced by epidermal cells of leaves and other plant parts. In desert plants, cuticle reduces the rate of water loss through transpiration and helps in conserving water as there is always a shortage of water for desert plants.

Answer 2

In desert plants, rate of water loss gets reduced due to the presence of Cuctile.