What would mostly likely happen to plants if they did not have a waxy outer coating?
they would store more water in there leaves
they would photosynthesize at a faster rate
they would store more sugars in their leaves
they would be harmed by insects and uv radiation

They would be harmed by insects and UV radiation

Explanation:

Plants have adapted themselves to the nature very well. Plants losses water through a process called transpiration. Plants losses water through both pores as well as through the cell walls present on their leaves. The stems and leaves of the plants found in deserts or dry regions have a thick layer of covering on their surface coated with some waxy substance which allow them to seal in and protect what moisture they already have. In this ways plants can restore some amount of water. It also helped fight against harmful UV rays and also from the intruding insects that eat their leaves. In other words, this waxy covering protect the plant from UV rays and insects.

Thus, the plants would be harmed by insects and UV radiation on  removing the outer waxy layer of the plants.

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