What would happen if you removed the cuticle from a plant's leaves?
A) the leaves would absorb more water and grow better
B) the leaves would be unable to exchange gases
C) the leaves would dry out and the plant would die
D) the leaved would no longer have any lignin
The cuticles of a plant store water inside, which is why plant leaves feel wet. If you remove the cuticles, the water will leak out and the leaves will dry.