Question

Write any three functions of epidermal tissue system.

Answer 1

Functions of epidermal tissue system are as follows.

• This tissue system in the shoot checks ecessive loss of water due to the presence of cuticle.
• Epidermis protects the transpiration and gaseous exchange.
• Stomata involve in transpiration and gaseous exchange.
• Trichomes are also helpful in the dispersal of seeds and fruits.
• Root hairs absorb water and mineral salts from the soil.