Manipal Medical Manipal Medical Solved Paper-2009

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    What is/are true about heart wood?
    (a) It does not help in water conduction.
    (b) It is also called alburnum.
    (c) If is dark in colour but very soft.
    (d) It has tracheary elements, which are filled with tannin, resin, etc.

    A)  B, C and D       

    B)  A and D

    C)  B and D         

    D)  A, B and C

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     Heart wood is also called duramen. It represents the central wood of the plant. It is dark in colour and heavier in weight. Living cells are absent. It represents non-functional part of the secondary xylem (wood).


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