The waxy polymer on the leaves of vascular plants that protects them from pathogens is called
A)lignin
B)cutin
C)chitin
D)cellulose
E)sporopollenin

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Cutin is a waxy polymer that is present on the aerial parts of vascular plants, mainly leaves and stems, and helps to prevent water loss and protect against pathogens. Lignin is a complex polymer that provides structural support to the plant cell walls. Chitin is a polymer that is found in the exoskeletons of arthropods and the cell walls of some fungi. Cellulose is a complex carbohydrate that makes up the cell walls of plants. Sporopollenin is a tough polymer found in the walls of spores and pollen grains.

The Waxy Polymer on the Leaves of Vascular Plants That