Question

How does the cork act as a protective tissue?​

Answer 1

ANSWER:

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Answer 2

Answer:

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Explanation:

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..

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..

Cork is an external, secondary tissue taht is impermeable to water and gases. It acts as a protective tissue as it is composed of the dead cells. It contains a waxy substance which protects the stem against water loss, the invasion of insects into the stem, and prevents infections by bacteria and fungal spores.

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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