Question

Difference between epidermal and cork cells ?

Answer 1

Epidermis

1. Single layered group of cells that cover plant leaves, flowers, root and stem.

2. It is permeable in nature. Protect against water loss, gas exchange and absorb water and minerals.

Cork

1. The cork is a water proof protective layer (bark) present on the cork trees. It consist of dead cells.

2. Impermeable in nature.

Answer 2

Answer:

Epidermal cells and cork cells are two types of cells found in the outermost layer of plants. They occur in different parts of the pant body at different stages. The main difference between epidermal cells and cork cells is that epidermal cells cover the entire plant body during primary growth whereas cork cells cover the stem and root of the plant after the secondary growth of the plant. Epidermal cells are found in leaves and other immature parts of the plant. They occur as a single layer of cells. Cork cells originate from the cork cambium.

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