Question

Explain the formation of cork and how does it act as protective tissue

Answer 1

Strip of secondary meristem replaces the epidermis of the stem. Cells on the outside are cut off from this layer. ... Cells of cork are dead and compactly arranged without intercellular spaces and have a chemical called suberin in their walls that makes them impervious to gases and water.

The secondary meristem forms on its outer side several layered thick cork or the barks of the trees. Cork act as a protective tissue because (i) Its cells are dead and compactly arranged without intercellular spaces. (ii) They also have deposition of suberin on the walls that makes them impervious to gases and water.

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Answer 2

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Cork acts as a protective tissue because its cells are dead and compactly arranged without intercellular spaces. They have deposition of suberin on the walls that make them impervious to gases and water.

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