Question

Which of the following statements is true?

Tissue is less complex than the cells it is made from.
Roots do not have cuticles because they need to absorb water.
Collenchyma cells can change into other cell types.
Transpiration is the process by which plants lose oxygen.

Answer 1

Roots do not have cuticles because they need to absorb water.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement 'Roots do not have cuticles because they need to absorb water' is true. Cuticles are waxy coverings that help reduce water loss from the plant's surface. However, the roots of a plant are specialized for absorbing water from the soil, therefore they do not have cuticles to maximize water absorption.

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