Question

Why is epidermal and cork cells called protective tissues?

Answer 1

So they are called the protective tissues of the plant. epidermis and cork cells are known asprotected tissue becauseepidermis and cork cells protect the plant from water loss and protects the plant from insects.

Answer 2

Epidermis is the first layer of the body of both plants and animals that acts as the first line of defense against various types of harmful objects. It protects the other parts of the body from injuries, bacterial attacks etc.

For this reason, epidermis is known as protective tissue.