Gymnosperm wood is called softwood as it

Lacks cambium

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Lacks vessels

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Does not yield timber

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Lacks vessels
The secondary xylem in gymnosperms does not contain vessels. So it is called soft wood or non-porous wood.
So, the correct option is 'Lacks vessels'.

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