NEET Botany Secondary Growth MCQ Question
Consider a diagram showing concentric rings in a cross-section of a tree trunk. These rings represent periods of wood growth. Which of the following statements about the formation of these rings is accurate?

Spring wood is lighter and has wider vessels than autumn wood.
Autumn wood is formed during the active growth phase in spring.
Spring wood has higher density than autumn wood.
The concentric rings represent periods of secondary phloem growth.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Spring wood, formed during the active phase in spring, has wider vessels and is lighter in color, while autumn wood, formed in winter, is denser with narrow vessels.
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