Cells of cork are dead and compactly arranged without intercellular spaces. They also have a substance called

Lignin

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Cellulose

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Suberin

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Pectin

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Solution

The correct option is C Suberin

A strip of secondary meristem located in the cortex forms layers of cells which constitute the cork.

Cells of cork are dead and compactly arranged without intercellular spaces.

They also have a substance called suberin in their walls that makes them impervious to gases and water.

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