Question

Select the correct pair

• A. Spring wood-light colour, high density
• B. Spring wood-dark colour, low density
• C. Autumn wood-light colour, high density
• D. Autumn wood-dark colour, high density

Answer 1

The correct option is D Autumn wood-dark colour, high density

A.False – Secondary xylem formed during spring season, during the secondary growth of dicotyledonous stem is called Spring wood or early wood. It is light coloured and high density.

B.False - Secondary xylem formed during spring season, during the secondary growth of dicotyledonous stem is called Spring wood or early wood. It is light coloured and high density.

C.False – Secondary xylem formed during autumn season, during secondary growth of dicotyledonous stem is called autumn wood or late wood. It is dark coloured and high density.

D.True - Secondary xylem formed during autumn season, during secondary growth of dicotyledonous stem is called autumn wood or late wood. It is dark coloured and high density.

So, the correct option is ‘Autumn wood- dark colour, high density’.