Question

Cork cambium is the protective tissue of a stem. What mechanism does it use to protect the stem?


Deposits of water in the cork cambium act as a barrier and protect the stem from water loss, physical damage, and invasion of pathogens.


Deposits of minerals in the cork cambium act as a barrier and protect the stem from water loss, physical damage, and invasion of pathogens.


Deposits of oils or waxes in the cork cambium act as a barrier and protect the stem from water loss, physical damage, and invasion of pathogens

Answer 1

The question is asking to choose among the following choices that states the mechanism does Cork cambium use to protect the stem and in the choices, I would say that the answer would be Deposits of water in the cork cambium act as a barrier and protect the stem from water loss, physical damage, and invasion of pathogens.