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 wrong statement in context of heart wood
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organic compounds are deposited in it
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it is highly durable
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it conducts water and minerals efficiently
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it comprises dead elements with highly lignified walls
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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.
Detailed explanation-3: -Hardwood provides mechanical support and does not conduct water.
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