Question

Cork cambium forms tissues that form cork.Do you agree with this statement? Explain.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Yes, cork cambium forms tissues that form cork.

Explanation:

As the stem continues to increase in girth another meristematic tissue called cork cambium or phellogen develops incortex region of stem. The phellogen cuts on both sides of stem. The outer cells differentiate into cork or phellem.

Answer 2

Answer:

Yes, cork cambium forms tissues that inturn form the cork. When the stem increases in girth, another meristematic tissue known as phellogen or cork cambium grows in the cortex region of the stem. This phellogen cuts off cells on both of the sides. The outer cells differentiate into the phellem or the cork while the inner cells differentiare into the phelloderm or secondary cortex. The cork is impermeable to water because of suberin, rendering protection to the tissues underneath.