Use the diagram above to answer this question.

The part labelled l is the

  • A spongy mesophyll
  • B upper epidemis
  • C cuticle
  • D vein
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The correct answer is C. cuticle

Plant cuticle is the outermost layer of plants, which covers leaves, fruits, flowers, and non-woody stems of higher plants.

It protects plants against drought, extreme temperatures, UV radiation, chemical attack, mechanical injuries, and pathogen/pest infection.

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