Question

Which of the following statements are correct about heart wood?
i) It does not help in water conduction.
ii) It is also called alburnum.
iii) It is light in colour and is very soft
iv) It has tracheary elements which are filled with tannins, resins,etc.

• A. (ii) and (iv)
• B. (i), (ii) and (iii)
• C. (i) and (iv)
• D. None of the above
  

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

(i) and (iv)

• Heartwood is also known as duramen.
• It is the central dead part wood of trees.
• The cells in this region contain tannins or resins that give it a dark colour.
• It is inactive and does not conduct water.
  
• So, the correct answer is '(i) and (iv)'.