Question

(a). List the characteristics of corck.
(b). How are they formed?
(c). Mention their role. ​

Answer 1

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List the characteristics of corck.

(a). The following are the characteristics of corck :

• Cells of cork are dead at maturity
• These cells are compactly arranged
• Cells do not possess intercellular spaces.
• Cells possess a chemical substance suberin in their walls
• They arw several layers thick✔️✔️

How are they formed ?

(b). As plants grow older, a strip of secondary meristem replaces the epiderms of the stem. Cells cut on the outer side by this meristem are called cork. ✔️✔️

Mentioned their role.

(c). They are protective in function for older stem/twigs/branches. They are impervious to gases and water. ✔️✔️

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Answer 2

Answer:

A) Cork cells are dead and closely packed without intercellular spaces. b) Cork cells are made impervious by a layer of suberin, a waxy material. Cork is formed by the division of cork cambium or the lateral meristem(phelloderm). Cork provides mechanical strength to trees and is fire resistant