Plants often have a waxy covering on the outside of their leaves to prevent water...

BIOLOGYSAT 2021

Plants often have a waxy covering on the outside of their leaves to prevent water loss. This waxy covering probably contains mostly which organic compound?

  • A. A protein
  • B. A nucleic acid
  • C. A carbohydrate
  • D. A lipid

Correct Answer: D. A lipid

Explanation

Major lipid groups include fats, steroids, and waxes. Because the question references a waxy covering, we know that the plant covering must be composed of lipids.

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