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

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      Why is epidermis present as a thick waxy coating of cutin in desert plants?

    Answer:

                       The main adaptions of desert plants is to minimize water loss. Hence, layer of cutin is present on epidermis, which is a thick waxy coating. This waxy coating thus, helps in minimising water loss by transpiration.       (1) 


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