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The external protective tissues of plants are
The external protective tissues of plants are
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The correct option is A Epidermis
The epidermis is a single-layered group of cells that covers plants leaves, flowers, roots and stems. It forms a boundary between the plant and the external environment. The epidermis serves several functions- it protects against water loss, regulates gas exchange, secretes metabolic compounds, and in roots absorbs water and mineral nutrients. So, the correct answer is option A.
The epidermis is a single-layered group of cells that covers plants leaves, flowers, roots and stems. It forms a boundary between the plant and the external environment. The epidermis serves several functions- it protects against water loss, regulates gas exchange, secretes metabolic compounds, and in roots absorbs water and mineral nutrients.
So, the correct answer is option A.
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