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In which plants do leaves have a thick, waxy, leathery cuticle?

Correct answer A. Xerophytes

Explanation

Xerophytes live in dry habitats, and a thick waxy cuticle reduces water loss from the leaf surface by evaporation, helping them conserve scarce water.

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