The loss of water through cuticle reaches upto

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Solution

The correct option is C 10%
The loss of water through cuticle reaches up to 5-10% and the loss through stomata is 59%. The cuticle helps in minimizing the water loss through transpiration,
So, the correct answer is '10%'.

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