FORESTRY
PLANT AND WOOD ANATOMY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Identify the statement which is incorrect about Heart wood. It
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is centrally located secondary xylem
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has deposits of tannin, resin, gum etc
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is very hard and durable
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Conducts water
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The region of the stem that contains dead elements with highly lignified walls called as heartwood. It does not conduct water and minerals due to dead cells but provides mechanical support. Thus, the correct answer is option D.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sapwood is involved in conduction of water and minerals from root to leaf. Sapwood is the innermost secondary xylem and is lighter in colour. Due to deposition of tannins, resins, oils etc., heart wood is dark in colour.
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