MCQ
The heartwood cannot conduct water because of
  • A
    Peripheral location in the stems
  • B
    Suberized cell walls
  • C
    Central location in the stems
  • Deposition of organic compounds

Answer

Correct option: D.
Deposition of organic compounds
d
Deposition of organic compounds in xylem elements block the cavity and hinder the conduction fo water.
Tyloses (Balloon like outgrowth of xylem parenchyma)

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