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If you cut the old trunk of a tree transversely, you will observe that the outer region of secondary wood is lighter in colour. This region of wood is known as
If you cut the old trunk of a tree transversely, you will observe that the outer region of secondary wood is lighter in colour. This region of wood is known as
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The correct option is B Sap wood
The outer young and functional part of xylem is called sap wood. The functions of conduction ofw ater and dissolved mineral from roots is now performed by outer younger rings of secondary xylem which constitute the sapwood.
The outer young and functional part of xylem is called sap wood. The functions of conduction ofw ater and dissolved mineral from roots is now performed by outer younger rings of secondary xylem which constitute the sapwood.
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