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*What is cork?


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Cork:

  1. Cork cells are dead cells without having intercellular spaces.
  2. They appear at the periphery of roots and stems when they grow older and increase in girth.
  3. They also have a chemical called suberin in their walls.
  4. Suberin makes them impervious to gases and water.

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