NEET2017Botany-Plant Anatomy
NEET 2017 Botany Wood Structure MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Identify the WRONG statement in context of heartwood.
A
Organic compounds are deposited in it.
B
It is highly durable.
C
It conducts water and minerals efficiently.
D
It comprises dead elements with highly lignified walls.
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Heartwood is the central, non-living part of a tree trunk. It does not conduct water and minerals; this function is performed by the sapwood.
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