Indentify the wrong statement in context of heartwood

Options

A. Organic compounds are deposited in it
B. It is highly durable
C. It conducts water and minerals efficiently
D. It comprises dead elements with highly Iignified 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. These substances make it darker in colour and aromatic. Heartwood is strong durable and resistant to decay. It doest 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.