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.