Q.

Statement A: Multiple epidermis is seen some species of xerophytes.
Statement B: Multiple epidermis further minimizes water loss through aerial plant parts.

 

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a

Both statements A and B are correct

b

Statement A is correct and B is incorrect

c

Statement A is incorrect and B is correct    

d

Both statements A and B are incorrect

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

In some xerophytes like Ficus and Nerium the leaves have multiple epidermis. Since the epidermal cells are compactly arranged without intercellular spaces, and many layered, the water loss is minimized in such non-succulent xerophytes.

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