Which of the following is responsible for the 'grained' appearance of wood when it is cut?
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Correct answer: The arrangement of xylem rays and annual rings
The wood grain is produced by the orientation and arrangement of longitudinal elements (tracheids, vessels, fibers) and radial elements (xylem rays) relative to the annual rings.
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