In an annual ring, the light coloured part is known as
A
Early wood
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B
Late wood
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C
Heart wood
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D
Sap wood
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Solution
The correct option is A
Early wood
The light colored part of the annual rings is the early wood that is formed during the spring. During this time, the physiological activity will be at its peak and therefore the wood is thicker and less denser, which makes it light in color.