Question

write the characteristics of cork ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

1.light weight

2.porous

3.natural wood product

4.low thermal conductivity.

.Cork is protective in function. It’s cells prevent desiccation (loss of water from plant body), infection and mechanical injury. It is light and does not catch fire easily. Due to these properties, cork is used as insulators, shock-absorbers, linoleum (used as flooring) and sports goods (in making of shuttlecock, cricket balls, wooden paddles of table tennis, etc.). Commercial cork is obtained from the stem surface of cork oak tree {Quercus suber) found in Southern Europe and North Africa.

Answer 2

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(i) Non-living

(ii) Compactly arranged

(iii) No intercellular spaces

(iv) Multilayered

(v) Contains suberin A strip of secondary meristem replaces the epidermis. Cells on the outside are cut forming cork.

Protection, makes the plant impervious to gases prevents loss of water, prevents mechanical injuryor infection.

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