In a young dicot stem epidermis is covered by a waxy coating, called as
A
Pectin
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B
Suberin
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C
Cuticle
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is C Cuticle In a young dicot stem epidermis is covered by a waxy coating, called as cuticle. Cuticle is the waxy coating of the outer walls of epidermal cells of stem. It's function is to protect against excessive water loss, as well as protecting against mechanical injury.