Identify the wrong statement in context of heartwood.

Options

A. Organic compounds are deposited in it
B. It is highly durable
C. It conduct water and minerals effciently
D. It comprises dead elements with highly lignified walls

Answer

c

Explanation

Heartwood also called duramen is the central dead wood of trees . It comprises of dead , lignified cells containing organic compounds , e.g. tannins or other substances . Theses substances make it darker in colour and aromatic . Heartwood is strong durable and resistant to decay .It does not conduct water and minerals because of the presence of dead elements.
Thinking Process the conduction of water and minerals is carried out by sapwood , because it contains living cells.