Question

What are the role of epidermis in plants? How does the cork act as a protective tissue

Answer 1

Cork is a hard connective tissue which blocks off the animals from eating it.
Epidermis plays an important role in surface absorption and also supporting plant weight.

Answer 2

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Cork acts as a protective tissue because its cells are dead and compactly arranged without intercellular spaces. They have deposition of suberin on the walls that make them impervious to gases and water.