How does the cork act as a protective tissue? What is the role of edividermis in plant?

Cork acts as a protective tissue because its cells are dead and compactly arranged without intercellular spaces. They have deposition of suberin on the walls that make them impervious to gases and water.

Role of the epidermis in plants: Cells of the epidermis form a continuous layer without intercellular spaces. It protects all the parts of plants.

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Updated on: 06-Jan-2023

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