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The wood is actually a ________
BiologyAnatomy of Flowering PlantsNEET
Options:
  • A Primary xylem
  • B Primary phloem
  • C Secondary xylem
  • D Secondary Phloem
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Secondary xylem
Wood is secondary xylem developed from the lateral meristems or lateral cambium. The older xylem is filled with tyloses, resins, tannins and other excretory plant products that make it hard, thus, forming the wood.

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