Question

Is cutin an epidermal tissue?

Answer 1

Cutin is one of two waxy polymers that are the main components of the plant cuticle , which covers all aerial surfaces of plants. The other major cuticle polymer is cutan , which is much more readily preserved  in the fossil record. Plant cuticle is a protecting film covering the epidermis of leaves, young shoots and other aerial plant organs without periderm. Hence cutin is not an epidermal tissue, it is present above the epidermis.

Answer 2

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Is cutin an epidermal tissue?

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• In plants of dry habitants, the epidermis is thick to prevent water loss and has thick waxy layer of Cutin ( waterproof substance ) .

• In aerial parts of a plant , epidermis secrets Cuticle , a waxy , water - resistance layer made of Cutin on their outer surface .