Question

Epidermal cells are closely packed cells that secrete a waxy ____ that helps slow or prevent water loss.

pericycle
cuticle
periderm
none of the above.

Answer 1

epidermal cells are closely packed cells that secrete a waxy Cuticle that helps slow or prevent water loss.

Function of Cuticle:

Cuticle covers the leaves surface area and thus produce an obstruction in the transpiration activity (loss of water through leaves). In this way cuticle prevents or slow down the water loss.