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Heart wood or duramen is...

Heart wood or duramen is

A

Outer region of secondary xylem

B

Inner region of secondary xylem

C

Outer region of secondary phloem

D

Inner region of secondary phloem

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The correct Answer is:
B
Heartwood is a inner region of secondary xylem and provides strength to the stem.
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