Q16 / 200 · NEET 2022 (Phase 1) · Botany
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:
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:
- Correct answerA(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
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.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.