why is there a waxy coating on top of a leaf but not under the leaf?
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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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there is a waxy coating on top of the leaf to protect it from water and liquids , while there is no waxy coating on the under side of most leaves because they have stomata under the leaves .
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explanation : the waxy coating won't let the exchange of gases through the stomata occur .
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