what is cutine and what is it's work in leaf??
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Cutin is a complex biopolyesters composed of fatty acids and aromatic compounds.
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It secretes a waxy substance that forms a cuticle impermeable to water. The pores (stomata) in the epidermis that allow for gas exchange are formed between specialized epidermal cells called guard cells.
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⇒ Chitin is a large, structural polysaccharide made from chains of modified glucose.
⇒ Chitin is found in the exoskeletons of insects, the cell walls of fungi, and certain hard structures in invertebrates and fish.
⇒ In terms of abundance, chitin is second to only cellulose. In the biosphere, over 1 billion tons of chitin are synthesized each year by organisms.
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