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NEET · Biology · STD 11 - 6. Anatomy flowering plants

Identify the wrong statement in context of heartwood.

  1. A It is highly durable.
  2. B It conducts water and minerals efficiently.
  3. C It comprises dead elements with highly lignified walls.
  4. D Organic compounds are deposited in it.
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(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.