Epidermal tissue
What Epidermal tissue means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The thin outer layer of cells covering leaves, stems and roots, usually one cell thick in leaves and transparent so light passes through.
Forms a protective outer layer and often carries stomata and a waxy cuticle.
Covers plant surfaces and often has a waxy cuticle that reduces water loss.
Topics that use Epidermal tissue
- Plant tissues (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Air spaces
- Chloroplasts
- Gas exchange and diffusion
- Guard cells
- Meristem tissue
- Palisade mesophyll
- Phloem
- Specialised plant cells
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