Answer:
(c) Epidermis is present as outermost layer of plant body such as
leaves, flowers, stem and root. It is covered with cuticle (a waterproof layer
of waxy substance cutin)
The main function of epidermis is to
protect the plant from desiccation and infection. In fact, cuticle of epidermis
helps to reduce water loss by evaporation from the plant surface and also helps
in preventing the entry of pathogen (bacteria, fungi etc.). The aerial surface
of many plant bear cutinized hair (trichomes) to reduce transpiration.
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