Q.

Identify the wrong statement in the context of heartwood.                [2017]

1 It is highly durable.  
2 It conducts water and minerals efficiently.  
3 It comprises dead elements with highly lignified walls.  
4 Organic compounds are deposited in it.  

Ans.

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Heartwood is the non-functional part of secondary xylem, hence, it does not conduct water and minerals.