The primary function of the cuticle of a plant is to ____.

A) retention of water
B) conduction of fluids
C) absorption of carbon dioxide
D) protection from strong sunlight
E) physical structure

Cuticle

A protective, often waxy or tough outer layer of many organisms, such as plants and insects, serving as a barrier against environmental damage.

Retention

The ability to hold, store, or retain an object, substance, or memory within a system or organism.

Water

A transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance that is essential for most forms of life and is known chemically as H2O.