The waxy layer of the epidermis is produced by a fatty substance called

lignin

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cutin

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suberin

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pectin

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The correct option is B cutin
Cutin is a major component of the cuticle, the waxy layer of the epidermis. Cuticle acts as a protective layer and also prevents water loss through the leaves of the plant.

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