Question

how does the cork act as a protective tissue​

Answer 1

Answer:

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.

Answer 2

* The cork is formed by several layers of epidermal cells

* These cells are dead & compactly arranged without intercellular spaces

* They also have a chemical called Suberin in their walls that makes impervious to gases and roots

So,cork is acting as a protective tissue .