Question

How does the cork act as a protective tissue????.....​

Answer 1

Answer:

→ Cork act as a protective tissue because

• Its cells are dead and compactly arranged without intercellular spaces.

• They also have deposition of suberin on the walls that makes them impervious to gases and water.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The cork cells are made up of compactly arranged cell which forms a continuous layer without intercellular spaces. This helps to protect the plant’s stem as it is a hard layer.

Additionally, the cork cells also have a lining of suberin which makes them impervious to gases and water.

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