NEET 2022 Botany Wood Structure MCQ Question
The anatomy of springwood shows some peculiar features. Identify the correct set of statements about springwood.
i. It is also called as the earlywood
ii. In spring season cambium produces xylem elements with narrow vessels
iii. It is lighter in colour
iv. The springwood along with autumnwood shows alternate concentric rings forming annual rings
v. It has lower density
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
i, ii and iv only
iii, iv and v only
i, ii, iv and v only
i, iii, iv and v only
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Springwood, or earlywood, is characterized by larger, thinner-walled cells that are lighter in color and form during the growing season, contributing to the formation of annual rings.
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