NEET · Biology · STD 11 - 6. Anatomy flowering plants
Identify the wrong statement in context of heartwood.
- A It is highly durable.
- B It conducts water and minerals efficiently.
- C It comprises dead elements with highly lignified walls.
- D Organic compounds are deposited in it.
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Correct Answer
(B) It conducts water and minerals efficiently.
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(b) : Heartwood is the nonfunctional part of secondary xylem, hence, it does not conduct water and minerals.
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