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Commercially valued cork is obtained from - |
A. | Quercus spp |
B. | Cedrus Deodara |
C. | Ficus |
D. | Cycas |
Answer» A. Quercus spp | |
Explanation: Cork is a prime-subset of bark tissue that is harvested for commercial use primarily from Quercus suber. It is endemic to the Mediterranean region. Cork is composed of suberin, a hydrophobic sub-stance and, because of its impermeable, buoyant, elastic, and fire retardant properties, it is used in a variety of products, such as wine stoppers. |
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