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The peripheral reason of the secondary xylem is known as the ______.

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early wood
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late wood
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sap wood
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heart wood
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Solution

The correct option is C sap wood
The peripheral region of the secondary xylem is lighter in colour and is called sap wood. It is involved in the conduction of water and minerals from root to leaf.

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