Which of the following statements concerning trichomes is FALSE?
A) They reduce water loss from leaf surface.
B) They deter herbivores.
C) They excrete excess salts absorbed from salty soil.
D) They are hairlike structures on the epidermis.
E) They facilitate gas exchange.

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Trichomes primarily serve to reduce water loss, deter herbivores, and sometimes excrete salts, but they do not facilitate gas exchange. Gas exchange is primarily facilitated by stomata.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning Trichomes Is FALSE