Question
Impervious nature of cork for water is due to deposition
of which chemical?Solution
• Cork (outer bark of trees) is water-resistant due to the presence of suberin, a hydrophobic (water-repelling) substance. • Lignin provides rigidity but does not make cork water-resistant. • Pectin and Hemicellulose are part of the plant cell wall but do not contribute to water resistance.
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