Question

list the characteristics of cork ​

Answer 1

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(i) Non-living

(ii) Compactly arranged

(iii) No intercellular spaces

(iv) Multilayered

(v) Contains suberin A strip of secondary meristem replaces the epidermis. Cells on the outside are cut forming cork.

Protection, makes the plant impervious to gases prevents loss of water, prevents mechanical injuryor infection.

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Answer 2

• Cork is outermost water proof protective tissue present in older or mature woody stems and roots .

• Composed of many layers of dead cells.

• The mature cork cells become dead and filled with tannins , resins and air .

• Its cells are compactly arranged without intercellular spaces .

• Cells have thick walls with the deposition of water proof material , Suberin .

• Lenticles ( pores ) found on the outer surface of the cork which helps in aeration of inner tissues .

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