Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The cuticle coats the outer cell walls of the epidermis on the aerial parts of plants and help reducing water loss and entry of pathogens.
Statement II: Cuticle is made up of cutin and wax which are hydrophobic and difficult to degrade.
In the light of the above Statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
• C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
• D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Answer 2

The correct option is(A): Both Statement I and Statement II are true