Gymnosperm wood is non-porous because it

Lacks vessels

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Contains tracheae

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Has abundant fibres

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Contains no fibres

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Solution

The correct option is B Lacks vessels

The secondary xylem or wood of gymnosperms do not have vessels,. So it is called non porous wood or softwood.
So, the correct option is ‘lacks vessels’.

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