The Waxy Covering of the Outside Layer of the Leaf

question 7

Multiple Choice

The waxy covering of the outside layer of the leaf epidermal cells is called the

• A)cortex.
• B)cuticle.
• C)stomata.
• D)lenticel.
• E)periderm.

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