Question

Which of the following is not the function of epidermal cells in plants?

A. To protect the plant against water loss

B. To protect from the invasion of parasitic fungi

C. To increase the total absorptive surface area in roots for water absorption.

D. To store water​

Answer 1

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D. To store water

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Epidermis is the protective tissue of plants which forms the outer covering of entire plant surface and protects the underlying tissues. The aerial parts of plants have waxy, water resistant layer on the outer surface of epidermal cells which in turn reduces water loss and provide protection against mechanical injury and invasion of parasitic fungi. In roots they help in the absorption of water.

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Answer 2

Option:D

Epidermal cells are present for protection, as water is stored in vacuoles of Other type of cells of a plant!