Question

Which one of the following is not correct?

• A. Early wood is characterized by large number of xylary elements.
• B. Early wood is characterized by vessels with wider cavities.
• C. Late wood is characterized by large number of xylary elements.
• D. Late wood is characterized by vessels with narrower cavities.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Late wood is characterized by large number of xylary elements.

In winter, when the cambium is less active and forms fewer xylary elements that have narrow vessels then it is called autumn wood or latewood.

So, the correct option is 'Latewood is characterized by a large number of xylary elements'.