A waxy cuticle prevents desiccation. What is the cost of this adaptation?  

A.  Lowered light absorption
B.  Reduced gas permeability
C.  Slower H2O transport
D.  Increased exposure to damaging UV radiation
E.  Increased susceptibility to pathogenic infection


B.  Reduced gas permeability

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