Anatomy Of Flowering Plants Question 129
Question: The heart wood of Acacia catechu is rich in:
Options:
A) Gums
B) Resins
C) Tannins
D) Mucilages
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
[c] Heart wood is the central xylem of tree-trunks, which is frequently impregnated with tannins, resins, etc.
It is considered to be an excretory product.
An important tannin is obtained from the heart wood of Acacia catechu.