Question

as we know that the leavesof plant are wter proofed due to cuticle .on the same way take some pieces of paper of leaf size and make them water proof after competion put half of these paper pices of paper in cold waterand half in hot water.do all the peices of paper remains waterproofs?explain your observation and result with justification.

Answer 1

Explanation:

To reduce water loss the leaf is coated in a waxy cuticle to stop the water vapour escaping through the epidermis. Leaves usually have fewer stomata on their top surface to reduce this water loss. ... Leaves are adapted to perform their function, eg they have a large surface area to absorb sunlight.