Question

Name the following:

The waxy layer on the epidermis of the leaf meant to reduce transpiration.

Answer 1

Cuticle

1. A cuticle is a waxy layer present on the epidermis of the leaves.
2. Cuticular transpiration occurs through this cuticle.
3. Cuticular transpiration is inversely proportional to the thickness of the cuticle.
4. Thus, a thick cuticle is a means to reduce transpiration.

Hence, the waxy layer on the epidermis of the leaf meant to reduce transpiration is called the cuticle.