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Cork cells are made impervious to water and gases by the presence of

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Cellulose
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Lipids
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C
Suberin
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Lignin
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Solution

The correct option is C Suberin
The thin walls of the cork cells are saturated with a waxy substance called as suberin. It makes cork almost impervious to water and air.
So, the correct answer is option C.

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