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What is the function of the cuticle in the epidermal tissue system of plants?

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a

To prevent the loss of water

b

To help in the photosynthesis process

c

To regulate the process of transpiration and gaseous exchange

d

To absorb water and minerals from the soil 

answer is C.

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The cuticle is a waxy, waterproof layer that covers the outer surface of the aerial parts of plants, such as leaves, stems. One of its primary functions is to prevent the loss of water from the plant through transpiration.

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