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Many plants have waxy coatings on some surfaces. This coating reduces water loss because it is hydrophobic. This waxy coating is what type of organic molecule?

Many plants have waxy coatings on some surfaces. This coating reduces water loss because it is hydrophobic. This waxy coating is what type of organic molecule?
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Many plants have waxy coatings on some surfaces. This coating reduces water loss because it is hydrophobic. This waxy coating is what type of organic molecule?

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The waxy coating is a lipid.
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This waxy coating is called cutin it is a lipid.
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