Which tissue system forms the outermost protective covering of the entire plant body?
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Correct answer: Epidermal tissue system
The epidermal tissue system forms the outer-most covering of the whole plant body. it comprises epidermal cells, stomata, and epidermal appendages like trichomes and hairs.
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