NEET Botany Secondary Growth MCQ Question
What is the primary characteristic of spring wood formed during secondary growth?
It has wider vessels and is lighter in color.
It has narrow vessels and is darker in color.
It contains more phloem than xylem.
It is formed during the winter season.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Spring wood, formed during the active cambial activity in spring, is characterized by vessels with wider cavities and is lighter in color compared to autumn wood, which has narrower vessels and is darker.
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