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What is the cuticle on many leaves?

A) A porous tissue exporting sucrose from the leaf

B) A lignified layer conducting water inside the stem

C) A living layer producing new xylem

D) A waxy layer reducing water loss

Answer: D

Explanation: The leaf cuticle forms a protective waxy covering. It limits direct evaporation from the epidermis.

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