Question

Why does the cork act as a protective tissue?

Answer 1

cork act as protective tissue because it is made up of dead cells without intercellular space.and they also have the deposition of Suberin on the walls of the tree.
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Answer 2

Cork is also known as the bark of tree . It rescue the tree from machnical injury , atmospheric extinction etc . That's why cork is known as protective layer of the tree