Question

Porous wood is characterised by

• A. Absence of tracheids
• B. Presence of vessels
• C. Absence of vessels
• D. Presence of sieve tubes

Answer 1

The correct option is B Presence of vessels

The secondary xylem or wood of dicotyledons, vessels in cross section looks like pores. So it is called porous wood or diffuse wood. It is found in angiosperms. It is formed during intra stelar secondary growth. It is strong and hard.

So, the correct answer is ‘Presence of vessels’