Which is not a function of epidermis ?a)Protection from adverse condit...
The conduction of water is not a function of the epidermis.
Answer: Conduction of water
The xylem vessel forms the water conduction forms and is responsible for water movement from the root system to the root system.
The Epidermis layer forms the protection from adverse conditions, gaseous exchange layer, and transpiration layer. Hence the water conduction is the right answer which cannot be performed by the epidermis.
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Which is not a function of epidermis ?a)Protection from adverse condit...
The Epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin, and it performs various functions. Let's understand the given options and their relevance to the epidermis:
a) Protection from adverse conditions - The epidermis acts as a protective barrier against various environmental factors such as chemicals, microorganisms, UV radiation, and mechanical injuries.
b) Gaseous exchange - The epidermis allows for the exchange of gases such as oxygen and carbon dioxide through the process of diffusion.
c) Conduction of water - The epidermis does not have any mechanism to conduct water, and it is not one of its functions.
d) Transpiration - The epidermis contributes to the process of transpiration, by allowing the loss of water vapor from the surface of the skin through small pores called stomata.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'C' - Conduction of water, as it is not a function of the epidermis.
Which is not a function of epidermis ?a)Protection from adverse condit...
Conduction of water