(Will give brainliest if correct) A plant has a genetic defect that causes its leaves to dry out, becoming brittle and prone to injuries. The genetic defect most likely causes each leaf to lack a

Cuticle.

Explanation:

"A wax water repellent was made on the outside of the plant called a cuticle to help prevent water loss and injury by keeping the plant hydrated by not letting the water out." -Edge2020 instruction video

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succession returns a disturbed

ecosystem to a more stable state. this is also classified into two (2) types:

primary succession and secondary succession. the primary succession arises when

a new land is transformed and a bare rock has been exposed providing an environment

that can be occupied for the first time. while, secondary succession occurs

when a previously occupied environment was disturbed that kills much of all its

community

explanation: