Botany-Secondary Growth
NEET Botany Secondary Growth MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 11
A diagram shows a cross-section of a woody dicot stem with concentric rings. Which of the following correctly identifies the type of wood formed during the spring season, characterized by vessels with wider cavities?
A
Spring wood
B
Autumn wood
C
Secondary phloem
D
Primary xylem
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Spring wood, also known as early wood, is formed during the spring season when cambium is very active. It is characterized by vessels with wider cavities, as described in the NCERT context.
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