The wall of cork cells are thickened by the deposition of________________

Cutin

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Suberin

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Lignin

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Pectin

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Solution

The correct option is B Suberin
Cork cells are dead cells and have cell walls composed of a waxy substance "suberin", which is highly impermeable to gases and water. This substance prevents water loss from stem.
Therefore, option B is correct.

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