NEET2022Botany-Plant Anatomy

NEET 2022 Botany Wood Structure MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

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:

A

i, ii and iv only

B

iii, iv and v only

C

i, ii, iv and v only

D

i, iii, iv and v only

Correct Answer

Option C

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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