Statement 1 - Epidermal cells are elongated, compact, have small amount of cytoplasm and large vacuole. And covered with a waxy thick layer i.e., cuticle.
Statement 2- Cuticle is a waxy material that covers the epidermis to prevent loss of water.
Statement 1 and statement 2 both are correct.
Statement 1 is incorrect, statement 2 is correct.
Statement 2 is incorrect, statement 1 is correct.
Both the statements are incorrect
Epidermal cells are elongated, compactly arranged cells . It is usually single layered . It has a small amount of cytoplasm and a large vacuole. And covered with a waxy thick layer i.e., cuticle. Which prevents loss of water. Cuticle is absent in the root.
Option 1 is the correct answer.