Question

how does the cork act as a protective tissue​

Answer 1

Answer:

Cork is made up of several layers of epidermal cells. They provide protection against mechanical injury, infections. They also have a chemical called suberin in their walks, which makes them impervious to gases and water.

Answer 2

Explanation:

1.Cork cells are dead and compactly arranged with no intercellular spaces between them.

2. They have deposition of suberine on the corners of the walls which makes it impervious to water and gas.