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WAEC Biology 1998 Question 48

Question 48

Transport in Plants

Excessive loss of water from the leaf is prevented by the

  1. A.vascular bundle
  2. B.cuticle
  3. C.midrib
  4. D.parenchyma
  5. E.mesophyll
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (cuticle)

Explanation

The waxy, waterproof cuticle covering the leaf cuts down water loss.