The greater the thickness of the cuticle, _________ is the transpiration rate.

lesser

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Solution

The correct option is A lesser
The thicker the cuticle layer on a leaf surface, the slower the transpiration rate. Cuticle thickness varies widely among plant species. Plants from hot, dry climates have thicker cuticles than plants from cool, moist climates.

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