Asked by Karly Easterling on May 03, 2024
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What is wood?
A) primary xylem
B) secondary xylem
C) secondary phloem
D) cork and cork cambium
E) periderm
Secondary Xylem
The part of a plant that contributes to wood formation, responsible for water transport and structural support.
Cork Cambium
Lateral meristem that produces cork.
Primary Xylem
The first-formed xylem in a plant, responsible for water and mineral transportation, and it contributes to the plant's structural support.
- Gain insight into the mechanisms by which plant tissue systems contribute to the translocation of water and nutrients.
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LJ
Lukshika JeyakanthanMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Wood refers to the secondary xylem of a tree, which is the tissue responsible for transporting water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the mechanisms by which plant tissue systems contribute to the translocation of water and nutrients.
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