6.Anatomy of Flowering Plants
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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.

(NEET-2017)

Solution

(b) : Heartwood is the non­functional part of secondary xylem, hence, it does not conduct water and minerals.

Standard 11
Biology

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