NEET Previous Year Question

Identify the incorrect statement.

Topic: NEET PYQ

Answer: B. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. ASapwood is involved in conduction of water and minerals from root to leaf.
  2. BSapwood is the innermost secondary xylem and is lighter in colour.
  3. CDue to deposition of tannins, resins, oils etc., heart wood is dark in colour.
  4. DHeart wood does not conduct water but gives mechanical support.

Correct answer: B

Solution

(b) Sapwood refers to the lighter-colored peripheral area (outermost) of the secondary xylem.

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