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The waxy substance associated with cel...

The waxy substance associated with cell walls of cork cells is or cork cells are imprevious to water becauce of the presence or what is deposited on cork cells

A

Cutin

B

Suberin

C

Lignin

D

Hemicellulose

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B
Suberin is a major constituent of cork and is named after the cork oak, quercus suber. It main function is a barrier to movement of water and solute.
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