Question

What is a cork or bark in Biology ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Cork cells are dead without intercellular spaces, have deposits of suberin (prevents loss of water from plant tissues). The cork or bark of trees dark brown coloured, thick, covering that develops cracks due to internal pressure. Cork is formed by secondry cracks due to internal pressure. Cork is formed by secondry meristem in the stem. It replaces the epidermis in old trees.