Question

Give the characteristics of cork.

Answer 1

Cork:

1. It is the outer protective layer of the bark of the tree.
2. These cork cells prevent water loss from plants and protect them by acting as a cushion against any physical or mechanical injuries.

Characteristics of cork:

1. The cork cells become dead when they mature.
2. These cork cells are always compactly arranged and rectangular.
3. They do not possess intercellular spaces.
4. They possess a chemical substance named suberin in their walls.