Question

list the characteristic of cork. how is it formed ? mention its role.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Cork cells are dead and closely packed without intercellular spaces. b) Cork cells are made impervious by a layer of suberin, a waxy material. Cork is formed by the division of cork cambium or the lateral meristem(phelloderm). Cork provides mechanical strength to trees and is fire resistant.

Answer 2

Answer:

a) Cork cells are dead and closely packed without intercellular spaces. b) Cork cells are made impervious by a layer of suberin, a waxy material. Cork is formed by the division of cork cambium or the lateral meristem(phelloderm). Cork provides mechanical strength to trees and is fire resistant.