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Q.

Identify the wrong statement in context of heartwood.

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a

It is highly durable.

b

Organic compounds are deposited in it.

c

It conducts water and minerals efficiently.

d

It comprises dead elements with highly lignified walls.

answer is B.

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Heart wood does not conduct water and minerals because it has tyloses in the lumen of its tracheary elements.
(1) Heart wood is durable because it is heavily lignified and impregnated with several organic substances. It cannot be attacked by insects.
(3) Heart wood is totally dead and shows heavy lignification.
(4) Organic compounds, like tannins, aromatic oils, resins, gums and other organic compounds, are present in
heart wood.

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