What type of cells make up the outer layer of plant leaves?

Practice Questions

Q1
What type of cells make up the outer layer of plant leaves?
  1. Sclerenchyma
  2. Parenchyma
  3. Epidermal cells
  4. Phloem cells

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What type of cells make up the outer layer of plant leaves?
Correct Answer: Epidermal cells
  • Step 1: Understand that plant leaves have different layers.
  • Step 2: Identify the outermost layer of the leaf.
  • Step 3: Learn that this outer layer is called the epidermis.
  • Step 4: Know that epidermal cells are the type of cells that make up this layer.
  • Step 5: Recognize that these cells help protect the leaf and reduce water loss.
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