Question

Diffuse porous woods are characteristic of plants growing in

• A. Tropics
• B. Alpine region
• C. Temperate region
• D. Cold winter regions

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Tropics

The correct option is A. Tropics

Explanation for correct option:

1. In angiosperms, the woods have vessels of equal diameter having pores in-between.
2. These woods are called diffuse-porous woods.
3. Angiosperms are mainly found in the tropics.

Explanation for incorrect options:

Option B. Alpine region

1. Non-porous wood is characteristic of gymnosperms found in the alpine region.

Option C. Temperate region

1. Gymnosperms wood is non-porous.
2. They are common in temperate regions.

Option D. Cold winter regions

1. Non-porous wood is characteristic of gymnosperms found in cold winter regions.

Final Answer: Thus, diffuse-porous woods are characteristic of plants growing in the tropics.