Q. I. Peripheral region of the secondary xylem in dicot stem in lighter in colour and known as heart wood II. It is involved in water and mineral conduction Select the correct option from below
A) I is correct, but II is incorrect
B) I is incorrect, but II is correct
C) I and II are correct
D) I and II are incorrect
Explanation
The peripheral region of secondary xylem, is lighter in colour and is known as the sapwood. It is involved in the conduction of water and minerals from the roots to leaves
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