Question

How does the cork acts as a protective tissue

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Cork is a several layered thick tissue present on the outer side of the secondary meristem. Its cells are dead and compactly arranged without intercellular spaces. They have a deposition of a chemical called suberin in their walls which makes them impervious to gases and water.

Answer 2

Answer:

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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