The anatomy of springwood shows some peculiar features. Identify the correct set of statements about springwood:(a) It is also called early wood(b) In the 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 densityChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A(a), (b), (d) and (e) only
- B(a), (c), (d) and (e) only
- C(a), (b), and (d) only
- D(c), (d) and (e) only
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
(a) is correct: Formed early in the season.(b) is incorrect: In spring, cambium is very active and produces vessels with wider cavities, not narrow.(c) is correct: It is lighter than latewood.(d) is correct: One ring of each equals one year of growth.(e) is correct: Because of larger vessels, it has lower density.Correct statements are (a), (c), (d), and (e).