Q. The anatomy of springwood shows some peculiar features. Identify the correct set of statements about springwood. A. It is also called as the earlywood B. In spring season cambium produces xylem elements with narrow vessels C. It is lighter in colour. D. The springwood along with autumnwood shows alternate concentric rings forming annual rings E. It has lower density Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
A) C, D and E only
B) A, B, D and E only
C) A, C, D and E only
D) A, B and D only
Explanation
[Solution] Springwood (earlywood) has many xylem elements with wider vessels, is lighter in colour and lower in density; with autumnwood it forms annual rings. B is incorrect. Answer (3).
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