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[#406] They protect plants from water loss and abrasive damage.
Correct Answer

(B) Waxes

Explanation

Solution: Waxes protect plants from water loss and abrasive damage.

[#407] The suitable conditions in which the rate of evaporation occurs more fastly are
Correct Answer

(C) Low humidity and high temperature

Explanation

Solution: The suitable conditions in which the rate of evaporation occurs more fastly are low humidity and high temperature.

[#408] The device to measure transpiration in plants is
Correct Answer

(C) Potometer

Explanation

Solution: A potometer, sometimes known as transpirometer, is a device used for measuring the rate of water uptake of a leafy shoot which is almost equal to the water lost through transpiration.

[#409] Who formulated Cell theory?
Correct Answer

(D) Both Schawn and M.J.Scheilden

Explanation

Solution: Cell theory was formulated by two scientists: Theodor Schwann and Matthias Jakob Schleiden.

[#410] Which of the following are known as the suicide bags of cells?
Correct Answer

(A) Lysosomes

Explanation

Solution: Lysosomes are found in animal cell, they are also known as suicidal bags of the cell. A human cell contains around 300 lysosomes. They not only digest large molecules but also responsible for breaking down and getting rid of waste products of the cell. They have enzymes which allow them to carry out these processes.