Question

This tissue is found in the outer covering of the plants. It has thick walls covered with cutin which prevents loss of water. Identify the tissue.

• A. Protective tissue
• B. Supportive tissue
• C. Conducting tissue
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Protective tissue

Surface of plants are covered with a layer of pretective tissue. This tissue has thick walled cells and a covering of cutin. Cutin prevents the loss of water from the surface. Cork is a type of protective tissue.