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JAMB Biology 2012 Objective — Question 13

Question 13 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following plant structures lacks a waterproof cuticle?

  • A. Leaf
  • B. Stem
  • C. RootCorrect
  • D. Shoot

Explanation

The root does not have a water-proof cuticle. If roots had water-proof cuticles, the absorption of water from the soil would be impossible.

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