The peripheral region of the secondary xylem, is lighter in colour and is known as the .
A
sapwood
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B
bark
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C
pith
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D
anuual ring
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Solution
The correct option is A sapwood The peripheral region of the secondary xylem, is lighter in colour and is known as the sapwood. Some parts of sapwood is living. It is involved in the conduction of water and minerals from root to leaf.