If the layer of wax was removed from the surface of an apple while leaving the skin intact,
A) the apple would turn green.
B) the apple would lose water and dehydrate.
C) the apple would grow larger without that restriction.
D) all of these would happen.
E) nothing would happen.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The wax layer on the surface of apples is important in preventing water loss and dehydration. Removing the layer would result in the apple losing water and dehydrating, but it would not affect the color or size of the apple.

If the Layer of Wax Was Removed from the Surface