The cells formed on the outside by the cork cambium are called ______.
(A) guard cells
(B) cork cells
(C) parenchymatous cells
(D) collenchymatous cells

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Answer: (B) cork cells
The cells formed on the outside by the cork cambium are described as cork cells. They are compactly arranged. Their walls become suberised due to which they are practically impervious to gases and water.

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