In tree anatomy, 'Sapwood' is the region of xylem that is:
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Correct answer: Functionally active in water transport
Sapwood (alburnum) is the younger, outer layer of secondary xylem. Unlike heartwood, sapwood contains living parenchyma and is actively involved in the upward transport of water.
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