Question

Sapwood can be differentiated from heartwood in being

• A. Softer and non-conducting
• B. Darker and non-conducting
• C. Harder, darker and less conducting
• D. Lighter and conducting

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Lighter and conducting

The correct option is D.

Explanation for the correct option:

1. Sapwood refers to the outermost living part of a woody stem.
2. Heartwood refers to the dense inner part of that stem.
3. Sapwood is considerably lighter than heartwood.

Explanation for the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Sapwood is not softer at all but it is lighter.
2. Sapwood is used for conducting water and essential nutrients through plants.
3. Hence, it is conducting in nature.

Option B:

1. Heartwood is the darker part because it stores the released chemicals from dead cells.
2. Sapwood is lighter.
3. It conducts water and food through plants.

Option C:

1. Heartwood is harder due to the deposition of many useful substances.
2. It is also dark because of storing many chemicals that are released from dead cells.
3. Sapwood is lighter and it conducts water and foods in plants.

Final answer: Sapwood can be differentiated from heartwood in being lighter and conducting.