Question

how the cork cells acts as a protective tissue

Answer 1

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 cellsare 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

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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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