Many plants have waxy coatings on some surfaces. This coating reduces water loss because it is not water-permeable. This waxy coating is which of the following types of organic molecule?

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The waxy coating on plant surfaces is made of lipids, which are hydrophobic (water-repelling) molecules. This characteristic makes them effective at reducing water loss by preventing water from passing through easily.

Many Plants Have Waxy Coatings on Some Surfaces