A plant is found to have a mutation that prevents proper formation of its dermal tissue system during development.Which plant function will this mutation ultimately affect most strongly?

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The dermal tissue system in plants is primarily responsible for the protection and regulation of interactions with the plant's environment, including the uptake of water and solutes through structures like root hairs. A mutation affecting the dermal tissue would most strongly impact this function.

A Plant Is Found to Have a Mutation That Prevents