The cell walls of surface-facing epidermal cells are filled with which of the following to reduce water loss?
A) wax
B) pectin
C) lignin
D) cork
E) periderm

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The waxy layer called cutin is present in the cell walls of surface-facing epidermal cells. This layer helps to reduce water loss by forming a barrier that prevents excessive water loss from the plant's surface.

The Cell Walls of Surface-Facing Epidermal Cells Are Filled with Which