STRUCTURAL ORGANISTION OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS
ANATOMY OF FLOWERING PLANTS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which of the following statements about Spring wood (Early wood) is incorrect?
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In spring cambium is more active
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In this season, large number of xylary elements are formed
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Xylary elements have wide cavity
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Spring wood is dark in colour having less density
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Complete answer: Early wood is not that dense because their walls are thinner and the cells are larger.
Detailed explanation-2: -Springwood is formed due to the rapid activity of the vascular cambium. The vessels are wider in lumen. It is light and has low density.
Detailed explanation-3: -Spring wood (Early wood)-The wood formed in spring season is called spring wood. It is light colour wood and with low density.
Detailed explanation-4: -Springwoods are not darker and heart woods are not heavier as all the reasons mentioned above. Thus, the correct option is B. i.e. (a)-Lighter, (b)-Lower. Note:Springwood is a new cambium layer notified as a brand new development season.
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