Question

List two features of leaves in gymnosperm that help to reduce water loss

Answer 1

Answer:

• The leaves are needle-like with a thick cuticle and sunken stomata, as seen in conifers. This feature helps in the reduction of water loss due to transpiration.
• 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 enable photosynthesis to occur.

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