STANDARD Botany Cork and Lenticels MCQ Question
The waxy substance associated with cell walls of cork cells is or cork cells are impervious to water because of the presence or what is deposited on cork cells
Cutin
Suberin
Lignin
Hemicellulose
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Suberin is a major constituent of cork and is named after the cork oak, Quercus suber. Its main function is as a barrier to movement of water and solute.
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