Question

What is epidermis List three function of epidermis

Answer 1

The epidermis serves several functions: it protects against water loss, regulates gas exchange, secretes metabolic compounds, and (especially in roots) absorbs water and mineral nutrients.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Epidermis : Epidermis forms one cell thick outermost layer of various body organs of Plants such as leaves, flowers,stems and roots. Epidermis is covered outside by cuticle. Cuticle is a water proof layer of waxy substance called as cutin which is secreted by the epidermal cells.Cuticle is very thick in xerophytes.

Functions :

• The main function of epidermis is to protect the plants from desiccation and infection.
• main function of epidermis is to protect the plants from desiccation and infection.Cuticle of epidermis cuts the rate of transpiration and evaporation of water and prevents wilting.
• main function of epidermis is to protect the plants from desiccation and infection.Cuticle of epidermis cuts the rate of transpiration and evaporation of water and prevents wilting.Stomata in epidermis allow gaseous exchange to occur during photosynthesis and Respiration.

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