Question

please say the reason for this question

Answer 1

see it's very simple...
since epidermis is the outermost covering of plants and is densely packed... hence it's obvious it will provide protection....

Answer 2

The dermal system consists of a layer of tightly packed cells called the epidermis. On most plant stems and leaves, the epidermis is covered with a waxy coating called the cuticle, which helps prevent water loss through the epidermis.
hope it proves to be useful. ....