Question

Epidermis in desert plant is covered by waxy coating name the substance which constituent the coating . state 3 advantages of this

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Answer 1

cutin is the waxy coating over the epidermis. Its features are
it prevents the excessive loss of water during transpiration
it helps in protection against any mechanical injury
it helps in the protection of invasion against parasitic fungi

Answer 2

Its(cutin layer) three advantages are:--

1. It protects it from desiccation.
2. It helps the from not getting infected.
3. It helps to reduce water loss.
4. It helps to prevent any entry of pathogen

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