Epidermal Cells Secrete a Translucent,waxy ____ to Slow Water Loss

Question

Epidermal cells secrete a translucent,waxy ____ to slow water loss.  
A) mesophyll
B) cuticle
C) pectin layer
D) lignin layer
E) trichome

Accepted Answer

The cuticle is the transparent, waxy layer that is secreted by the epidermal cells of plants to prevent water loss. This layer helps to protect the plant from environmental stress, such as drought and high temperatures.