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Anatomy of Flowering Plants question

2020 · Q12
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Anatomy of Flowering Plants question

2020 · Q12

NEETBiologyAnatomy of Flowering PlantsMCQ+4 / −1
Identify the incorrect statement.
  1. A
    Sapwood is involved in conduction of water and minerals from root to leaf
  2. B
    Sapwood is the innermost secondary xylem and is lighter in colour
  3. C
    Due to deposition of tannins, resins, oils etc., heart wood is dark in colour
  4. D
    Heart wood does not conduct water but gives mechanical support
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Correct answer: B

Correct statement: Sapwood is outermost secondary xylem. Outer secondary xylem or sapwood serves in water conduction, while the inner part called heartwood is composed of dead but structurally strong primary xylem.

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