What are cork cells ? are they living or dead?
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A mature cork cell is non-living and has cell walls that are composed of a waxy substance that is highly impermeable to gases and water called suberin.
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Mature cork cells are plant cells that form the protective water-resistant tissue in the outer covering of stems or trunks. Cork cells are genetically programmed not to divide, but instead to remain as they are, and are considered dead cells.
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A mature cork cell is non-living and has cell walls that are composed of a waxy substance that is highly impermeable to gases and water called suberin. ... The layer of dead cells formed by the cork cambium provides the internal cells of the plants with extra insulation and protection.
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