Question

The dermal tissue of the plant _____.
protects it from damage and disease
regulates gas exchange
prevents excess water loss
all of the above

Answer 1

The dermal tissue of the plant does all of the above. It protects it from damage and disease, regulates gas exchange, and prevents excess water loss. 

Answer 2

The correct answer is "all of the above". The dermal tissue of a plant gives protection to the internal tissues and also serves as a control for the plant's interaction with its surroundings. The protection includes damage and disease, while control of plant's interaction includes gas exchange regulation and preventing excess of water loss.