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I. Protection of internal tissue

II. Prevention of entry of any harmful organism

III. Minimising surface transpiration

IV. Protection against excessive heating up

These are the functions of which of the following?

a)

Epidermis

b)

Cortex

c)

Hypodermis

d)

Cuticle



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I. Protection of internal tissue

II. Prevention of entry of any harmful organism

III. Minimising surface transpiration

IV. Protection against excessive heating up

These are the functions of which of the following?

a)

Epidermis

b)

Cortex

c)

Hypodermis

d)

Cuticle

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Answer Key / Explanation : (a) -

(a)

The various function of the epidermis are

(i) Protection of internal tissues

(ii) Prevention of entry of harmful organisms

(iii) Minimising surface transpiration by having thick cuticle

(iv) Exchange of gases through stomata

(v) Protection against excessive heating up and sudden changes in temperature with the help of hair (as in sunflower)

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