Heartwood differs from sapwood in:

Having dead and non conducting elements

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Being susceptible to pests and pathogens

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Presence of rays and fibres

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Absence of vessels and parenchyma

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Solution

The correct option is A
Having dead and non conducting elements

Heartwood differs from sapwood in having dead and non-conducting elements. Sap wood has functioning conducting elements.

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