Question

Sapwood can be differentiated from heartwood because:

• A. Sapwood does not conduct water and minerals but provides support
• B. Heartwood is secondary xylem while sapwood is primary xylem
• C. Heartwood is deposited with tannins, resins and oils whereas sapwood lack them
• D. Heartwood conducts water as well as provides mechanical support

Answer 1

The correct option is C Heartwood is deposited with tannins, resins and oils whereas sapwood lack them

Both heartwood and sapwood are secondary xylem. Heartwood provides mechanical support whereas sapwood conducts water. Heartwood stores tannin, resins, oils, etc. whereas sapwood lack them.