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GK QUESTION#3613

Which substances are commonly deposited as waste in the old xylem of plants?

I. Resins

II. Gums

  1. ABoth I and IICorrect answer
  2. BOnly I
  3. COnly II
  4. DNeither I nor II
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A. Both I and II

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Both resins and gums can be deposited as plant waste products, especially in old xylem. This is one of several plant strategies for isolating or removing metabolic waste.

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