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Duramen is?

A
Sapwood
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Heartwood
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Bark
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D
Periderm
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Solution

The correct option is C Heartwood

A. The outer or peripheral light coloured functional secondary xylem or wood formed during secondary growth in dicotyledonous is called sapwood or laburnum.

B. The central or inner dark coloured, non-functional secondary xylem formed during secondary growth in dicotyledonous stems is called Heartwood or Duramen.

C. Bark – all tissues present outer to the vascular cambium is called Bark.

D. Periderm – cork, cork cambium and secondary xylem is called Periderm.

So, the correct answer is ‘Heartwood’

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