Question

Question 10
Which of the following is not a function of epidermis?

(a) Protection from adverse conditions
(b) Gaseous exchange
(c) Conduction of water
(d) Transpiration

Answer 1

(c) Conduction of water

Epidermis protects all the parts of the plant. Epidermis in leaves helps in gaseous exchange and transpiration, but there is no conduction of water happening in the epidermis.