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The anatomy of springwood shows some peculiar features. Identify the correct set of statements about springwood.
(a) It is also called as the earlywood
(b) In spring season cambium produces xylem elements with narrow vessels
(c) It is lighter in colour
(d) The springwood along with autumnwood shows alternate concentric rings forming annual rings
(e) It has lower density
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Option: 1

(a), (c), (d) and (e) Only


Option: 2

(a), (b) and (d) Only


Option: 3

(c), (d) and (e) Only


Option: 4

(a), (b), (d) and (e) Only


Answers (1)

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In the spring season, Cambium produces xylem elements with wider lumen instead of narrow ones, as the rate of transpiration in plants is very high at - that time. So to fulfill the requirement of water, the xylem with a wider lumen transports more water.

Hence, the correct option is (1).

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