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The portion of the trunk having inner annular rings surrounded by the pith is called:
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The portion of the trunk having inner annular rings surrounded by the pith is called:

A.

cambium

B.

sapwood

C.

bark

D.

heartwood

Correct option is D

Pith: 
It is the innermost part of tree consisting of cellular tissue which is used for nourishment of tree in young age.
Heartwood: 
The inner annual rings surrounding the pith are known as heartwood. It imparts rigidity to the tree.
Cambium Layer: 
It is a thin layer of sap between sapwood and the inner bark.
Inner bark: 
It gives protection to the cambium layer.
Outer bark: 
It is the outermost part of the tree.

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