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One morning, Tina is watering her plants. She noticed that the gabi leaves have more morning dew on it's top. What do you call the protective structure that prevents damage of the inner part of this plant. a. Thorns b. Waxy leaves c. Waxy stem d. Bad taste

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Answer:

b. waxy leaves

Explanation:

The waxy covering on plant leaves, young stems, and fruit is called the "cuticle". It is composed of cutin, a wax-like material produced by the plant that is chemically a hydroxy fatty acid. The purpose of this covering is to help the plant retain water. In arid regions, that is very important.