In desert plants, rate of water loss gets reduced due to the presence of _____.
A
cambium
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B
lignin
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C
cuticle
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D
stomata
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Solution
The correct option is C cuticle In desert plants, outer to epidermis the cuticle layer is present that helps to reduce the rate of water loss. Cuticle prevents plant surfaces from becoming wet and helps to prevent plants from drying out.