NCERT Exercise — Q14 - Tissues

Question: How does the cork act as a protective tissue?

Answer: Cork acts as a protective tissue in the following ways: 1. **Dead, compact cells** — no intercellular spaces; form a tough, continuous barrier against injury and infection. 2. **Suberin deposition*...

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