Epidermal Tisse

Question 1

Function of epidermal tissue

Answer 1

Allows sunlight through
Covers and protects
Prevents excessive water loss

Question 2

Characteristics of epidermal tissue

Answer 2

Co sista if single layer if tightly packed cells
Forms outer protective layer ofstem,root and leave
Specialised epidermal cells include guard cells and hair cells in leaves and young stems,root hairs and specialised epidermal cells in root
Leave and stems,epidermis is covered by a waxy layer if cutie to form a cuticle such reduces loss if water through transpiration