The presence of which chemical make the cork impervious to gases and water?

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
Cells of cork are dead and compactly arranged without any intercellular spaces. A chemical substance called suberin is present in the cell walls of cork that makes them impervious to gases and water.

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