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Sap wood/Heart wood is dark brown in colour.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Terms**: - **Sapwood**: This is the outer, living part of the secondary xylem in a tree. It is responsible for the transport of water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves. - **Heartwood**: This is the inner part of the secondary xylem that is no longer involved in water transport. It is typically denser and provides structural support to the tree. 2. **Color Comparison**: - **Sapwood Color**: Sapwood is generally lighter in color compared to heartwood. It appears more yellowish or pale. - **Heartwood Color**: Heartwood is known for its darker coloration, often appearing dark brown or reddish-brown due to the accumulation of various compounds and the absence of living cells. 3. **Conclusion**: - Based on the color characteristics, heartwood is the part of the wood that is dark brown in color, while sapwood is lighter. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is **heartwood**. ### Final Answer: Heartwood is dark brown in color. ---
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