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Outer lighter coloured/alburnum region of wood is

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Autumn wood
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Spring wood
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Heart wood
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D
Sapwood
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Solution

The correct option is C Sapwood

A.Autumn wood – small amount of Secondary xylem or wood formed during autumn season is called autumn wood or late wood.

B.Spring wood – large amount of secondary xylem or wood formed during spring season is called spring wood or late wood.

C.Heart wood – the inner or central dark coloured non functional secondary xylem or wood is called Heart wood or duramen.

D.Sap wood – the outer light coloured, functional secondary xylem or wood is called sap wood or alburnum.

So, the correct option is ‘Sap wood’.

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