Sneha sees that there is a waxy coating on the epidermis of leaf. What is the name of this coating and what are its function ?
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Answer: The waxy covering on plant leaves, young stems, and fruit is called the "cuticle". It is composed of cutin, a wax-like material produced by the plant that is chemically a hydroxy fatty acid. The purpose of this covering is to help the plant retain water.
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