Question

What is the name of the waxy coating that keeps plants from drying out?

Answer 1

The waxy layer that keeps plants from drying out is called cutin.

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Answer 2

Cutin

Step-by-step explanation:

The cuticle is composed of cutin , a wax-like material that is a hydroxy fatty acid and fills in spaces in a plant's epidermis, or outermost layer of cells. The cuticle prevents too much of the water from the plant's interior from escaping, protecting the plant from drying out.