Get Updates
Subscribe to receive instant notifications for new study materials and important updates.
How does the cork act as a protective tissue? - Science
Question
How does the cork act as a protective tissue?
Answer
Cork acts as a protective tissue because:
Its cells are dead and compactly arranged without any intercellular spaces.
The walls of the cork cells contain a chemical substance called suberin that makes them impervious to gases and water.
This layer protects the plant from loss of water, mechanical injury, and infection by microbes.