9th Class Science Tissues Question Bank 9th CBSE Science Tissues

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      Write the functions of following chemical substances found in plant tissues. (i) Lignin                               (ii) Cutin

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                      (i) Functions of Lignin (a) It is a chemical substance, which acts as cement and provides strength to the plant. (b) It's presence make the walls of sclerenchyma thick.                                 (1) (ii) Functions of Cutin (a) It is a chemical substance with waterproof quality. (b) It is present as a thick waxy cutin on epidermis, in desert plants. (c) It prevents excessive loss of water through transpiration.                                                      (1)


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