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WorldlyGlass49

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.

extensionprenton

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.