Wood Properties and Advantages Quiz
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What is responsible for the high tensile strength of plant stems and tree wood?

  • The arrangement of gymnosperm wood cells
  • Glue formed by lignin binding the cellulose fibers
  • Cellulose fibers intimately distributed into the lignin matrix (correct)
  • The irregularities in the size of wood cells
  • Which component of wood can be compared to the reinforcement bars of concrete?

  • Chemically formed cellulose polymer
  • Cellulose fibers (correct)
  • Glue binding the wood cells
  • Lignin
  • What is the main function of lignin in wood?

  • Acting as the 'glue' in between the cellulose fibers (correct)
  • Providing color to the wood
  • Contributing to the irregularities in wood size
  • Increasing the flammability of wood
  • Which type of wood is usually lighter in weight and has a loose grain?

    <p>Softwood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basic difference between gymnosperms and angiosperms?

    <p>Angiosperms have broad leaves and are deciduous, while gymnosperms have needle-like leaves and are evergreen</p> Signup and view all the answers

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