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Name the following:
The wax-like layer on the epidermis of leaves which reduces transpiration.
Name the following:
A waxy layer on the upper epidermis of leaves meant to reduce Transpiration.
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Solution
Cuticle
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Three cylinders of potato were carefully dried on blotting paper and weighed. Each piece weighed 3 grams. Each one was placed in the beaker as shown below:

Answer the following questions:
- After 48 hours, which potato cylinder would be the heaviest?
- The movement of which substance is mainly responsible for the weight change in the potato cylinders?
- Name and define the process which is responsible for the movement of the substance mentioned in answer (b).
- Write specific names of the processes which occur in beakers B and C. [kinds of processes defined in answer (c)].
- Would there be any difference in the weight of the potato cylinder in beaker A after 48 hours? Give reason.
