Question

In xerophytes, the waxy coating on the epidermis prevents _________.

Answer 1

Xerophytes:

1. Desert plants have to deal with high temperatures and a lack of water.
2. To prevent water loss through transpiration or evaporation, desert plants have spines on their leaves and a thick waxy coating on their epidermis.

Final Answer: In xerophytes, the waxy coating on the epidermis prevents transpiration.