alleryHow do trichomes on the shoot help the plant?
AReduce water loss
BStore starch grains
CStart lateral branches
DAbsorb soil minerals
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Reduce water loss
Shoot trichomes trap a layer of air near the surface and so cut down transpiration.
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