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Topic: Plant tissues and anatomy of root, stem, leaf· Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants

Identify the incorrect statement.

1. Heart wood does not conduct water but gives mechanical support.

2. Sapwood is involved in conduction of water and minerals from root to leaf.

3. Sapwood is the innermost secondary xylem and is lighter in colour.

4. Due to deposition of tannins, resins, oils etc., heart wood is dark in colour.

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Answer: 3. Sapwood is the innermost secondary xylem and is lighter in colour.

Key idea: Heartwood is the innermost secondary xylem and is dark; sapwood is the outer, lighter, functional xylem.

Statement 3 is incorrect because sapwood is not the innermost layer. The innermost layer is heartwood, darkened by tannins, resins and oils, and it gives support but does not conduct water.

Doubtly AI · 30 Oct 2026 AI-generated · not yet verified Report
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