NEET 2022 Botany Secondary Growth MCQ Question
In old trees the greater part of secondary xylem is dark brown and resistant to insect attack due to:
secretion of secondary metabolites and their deposition in the lumen of vessels.
deposition of organic compounds like tannins and resins in the central layers of stem.
deposition of suberin and aromatic substances in the outer layer of stem.
deposition of tannins, gum, resin and aromatic substances in the peripheral layers of stem.
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Detailed Explanation
The heartwood of old trees is dark and resistant due to the deposition of tannins and resins, which protect against insects.
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