Which of the following features makes the wood of conifers commercially desirable for the paper industry?
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Correct answer: Long tracheids without vessels
Conifer wood is known as 'softwood' because it lacks vessels. The high proportion of long tracheids provides excellent fiber strength for high-quality paper and pulp products.
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