NEET2022BotanyAnatomy of Flowering PlantsActual
The anatomy of spring wood shows some peculiar features. Identify the correct set of statements about spring wood. (a) It is also called the early wood. (b) In spring, cambium produces xylem elements with narrow vessels. (c) It is lighter. (d) The spring wood along with autumn wood shows alternate concentric rings forming annual rings. (e) It has a lower density. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
Options
- A(a), (c), (d) and (e) only
- B(a), (b) and (d) only
- C(c), (d) and (e) only
- D(a), (b), (d) and (e) only
Correct answer
A. (a), (c), (d) and (e) only
Step-by-step solution
The true statements are: 1. It is also called early wood. 2. In spring cambium produces xylem elements with wider vessels. 3. Spring wood is lighter. 4. The spring wood along with autumn wood shows alternate concentric rings forming annual rings. 5. It has a lower density.