MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Heartwood and Sapwood

Heartwood hel...

Question

Heartwood helps in

A

Ascent of sap

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

B

Mechanical support

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

C

Ascent of sap and mechanical support

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

D

Translocation of food

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B
Mechanical support

Heartwood, also called duramen is found in the inner part of the stem. It is highly lignified and filled with resins, oils, gums and tanin. Heartwood is very hard and the main function is to provide mechanical support to the body.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

0

Similar questions

Q. Define ascent of sap. Describe in detail the mechanism of ascent of sap.

Q. Sir J.C. Bose was supporter of _________ ascent of sap.

Q. Statements.
(1) Dixon Jolly proposed a cohesion-tension theory for the ascent of sap in plants.
(2) Root pressure accounts in the ascent of sap in small plants.
(3) Food (solutes) translocation is a bidirectional movement mechanism.
(4) Imbibition plays an important role in seed germination.
The correct statement are grouped in

Q. Root pressure helps in ascent of sap by

Q. Which of the following helps in ascent of sap?

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Secondary Growth

BIOLOGY

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Heartwood and Sapwood

Standard XII Biology

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon