The peripheral part of the secondary xylem, which is lighter in color and involved in water conduction, is called:
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Correct answer: Sapwood
Sapwood, or alburnum, is the outer, living layer of secondary xylem. It is responsible for the upward conduction of water and minerals from the roots to the leaves.
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