Question
Biology Question on Anatomy of Flowering Plants
Identify the incorrect statement.
A
Heart wood does not conduct water but gives mechanical support
B
Sapwood is involved in conduction of water and minerals from root to leaf
C
Sapwood is the innermost secondary xylem and is lighter in colour
D
Due to deposition of tannins, resins, oils etc., heart wood is dark in colour
Answer
Sapwood is the innermost secondary xylem and is lighter in colour
Explanation
Solution
Sapwood is the peripheral part of the secondary xylem and is lighter in colour.