Statement-$1$: Heartwood is more durable and resistant to the attacks of microorganisms and insects compared to sapwood.
Statement-$2$: Heartwood contains organic compounds like oils,aromatic substances,gums,resins,tannins,and phenols.

  • A
    Statement-$1$ is false,Statement-$2$ is true.
  • B
    Statement-$1$ is true,Statement-$2$ is true. Statement-$2$ is the correct explanation of Statement-$1$.
  • C
    Statement-$1$ is true,Statement-$2$ is false.
  • D
    Statement-$1$ is true,Statement-$2$ is true. Statement-$2$ is not the correct explanation of Statement-$1$.

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