Gymnosperms are also called soft wood spermatophytes because they lack
A. cambium
B. phloem fibres
C. thick-walled tracheids
D. xylem fibres
Correct Answer :
D. xylem fibres
Soft wood is non-porous, homoxylous gymnospermic wood rich in tracheids and xylem parenchyma, vessels and fibres are absent and resin canals are present, e.g., Deodar (Cedrus), Pine (Pinus)