In a Woody Eudicot,bark Cannot Be Described As

Question

In a woody eudicot,bark cannot be described as
A)consisting only of the protective outer covering.
B)consisting of all tissues external to the vascular cambium.
C)containing secondary phloem and periderm.
D)not including heartwood and sapwood.

Accepted Answer

Bark consists of all tissues external to the vascular cambium, which includes secondary phloem and periderm in addition to the protective outer covering. Heartwood and sapwood are not considered part of the bark. Therefore, option A is incorrect as it contradicts the definition of bark.