Which of the following is an incorrect difference between sapwood and heartwood?

Easy

A

Sapwood - Forms the peripheral major portion.
Heartwood - Forms the central major portion.
B

Sapwood - Lighter in colour
Heartwood -Darker in colour.
C

Sapwood - Less durable and susceptible to attack of microorganisms and insects.
Heartwood - More durable,and resistant to attack of pathogens.
D

Sapwood - Physiologically inactive and cannot conduct water.
Heartwood - Physiologically active and involved in the conduction of water.

Solution

Sapwood is physiologically more active and conducts mineral water. Heartwood is physiologically inactive and does not conduct water due to the formation of tyloses but has commercial value.

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