The ______ provide(s) a waxy coating that minimizes water loss from leaves of the plant.

The is a waxy coating that minimizes water loss from the aerial parts of a plant.

Which of the following is not a function of the waxy cuticle that coats plant leaves?Prevents water loss from the leafPrevents fungal spore germination on the leafProtects the leaf from infectionAllows water to be absorbed through the leaf2Which of the following statements about chemical defences in plants is not true?Mint produces antibacterial chemicalsCyanide, produced by some plants, is used in medicinesCitronella is a pest repellent released by lemongrassCaffeine has the ability to kill fungi3Which of these is not a mechanical adaptation in plants to deter herbivores?MimicryDrooping leavesPoisonsThorns4Why do passion flower leaves have spots that mimic butterfly eggs?To prevent fungal spores from germinatingTo prevent pathogens from attacking themTo prevent butterflies from laying their eggs on themTo prevent herbivores from eating them

The epidermis secretes a waxy coating called the __________________,which keeps water inside the leaf.a) Cortexb) Cambiumc) Epidermisd) Cuticle

Most plants' leaves have a cuticle that is waxy. This provides a waterproof barrier. Name one other thing, which could be dangerous to the plant, that the cuticle stops from entering it.

Which of the following functions reduces the water loss through the epidermis of aerial parts of the plant?Closing of stomataOpening of stomataClosing of lenticelsOpening of lenticels