. In desert plants, the rate of water loss gets reduced due to the presence of
(a) cuticle
(b) stomata
(c) lignin
(d) suberin
Best Answer
Answer: is (a) cuticle
The cuticle is a protective layer covering the epidermis of the leaf, young shoots and other aerial parts of a plant. It contains lipids and polymers impregnated with wax. This minimizes the effect of heat and reduces the loss of water.
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