Wood Anatomy: Sapwood and Heartwood · NCERT Biology

Which of the following statements about heartwood is incorrect?

  1. It lacks living cells
  2. It conducts water actively
  3. It is darker than sapwood
  4. It provides mechanical support to the stem
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Correct answer: It conducts water actively

Heartwood does not participate in water conduction. Its main roles are mechanical support and protection.

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