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  • In old trees the greater part of secondary xylem is dark brown and resistant to insect attack due to : (a) Secretion of secondary metabolities and their deposition in the lumen of vessels.<b

In old trees the greater part of secondary xylem is dark brown and resistant to insect attack due to :
(a) Secretion of secondary metabolities and their deposition in the lumen of vessels.
(b) Deposition of organic compounds like tannins and resins in the central layers of stem.
(c) Deposition of suberin and aromatic substances in the outer layer of stem.
(d) Deposition of tannins, gum, resin and aromatic substances in the peripheral layers of stem.
(e) Presence of parenchyma cells, functionally active xylem elements and essential oils.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Option: 1

(c) and (d) Only


Option: 2

(d) and (e) Only


Option: 3

(b) and (d) Only


Option: 4

(a) and (b) Only


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In old trees, the greater part of the secondary xylem is dark brown due to the deposition of organic compounds like tannins, Resins, Oils, Gums and aromatic substances in the central or innermost layers of the stem. These substances make it hard, durable and resistant to the attacks of micro-organisms and insects.Hence, the correct option is (4).

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