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Wood is primarily composed of phloem tissue.
Wood is primarily composed of phloem tissue.
False (B)
Wood is found mainly in the stems, branches, and roots of trees and shrubs.
Wood is found mainly in the stems, branches, and roots of trees and shrubs.
True (A)
Herbaceous plants contain wood in significant amounts.
Herbaceous plants contain wood in significant amounts.
False (B)
Wood is located beneath the bark of plants.
Wood is located beneath the bark of plants.
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Xylem is a major component that makes up wood.
Xylem is a major component that makes up wood.
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Study Notes
Wood Composition and Structure
- Wood primarily consists of xylem, a vital plant tissue responsible for water transport.
- It constitutes the majority of stems, branches, and roots in trees and shrubs.
- The fibrous nature of wood provides strength and support to plants.
Presence in Plant Types
- Wood is predominantly found in woody plants, such as trees and shrubs.
- Limited occurrences of wood can be seen in herbaceous plants, which are not primarily woody.
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