List the characterstics of cork . Howare they formed? Mention their role
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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.
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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.
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The walls of cork cells are heavily thickened with an organic substance (a fatty substance), called suberin, which makes these cells impermeable to water and gases.Cork is protective in function.
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