Which of the following is not a function of the epidermis?
Absorption of water
Protection from pathogens
Exchange of gases
Prevention of loss of water
Epidermis plays no role in the prevention of loss of water. This is done by cuticle layer on top of it.
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
Which of these is not a modification for preventing water loss in Pinus?