Question

Epidermis of leaves secrete a waxy waterproof material. What is it called?

Answer 1

The epidermis is usually present in the outermost layer of the plant body such as leaves, flowers, stems, and roots. Epidermis iis one cell thick and is covered with cuticle. Cuticle is a water proof layer of a waxy substance called cutin which is secreted by epidermal cells. Cuticle possesses variable thickness in plants, for instance it is more thicker in xerophytic plants (or desert plants).

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Answer 2

Cuticle is a water proof layer of a waxy substance called cutin which is secreted by epidermal cells. Cuticle possesses variable thickness in plants, for instance it is more thicker in xerophytic plants (or desert plants