Give differences: Heartwood and Sapwood.

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(N/A) HeartwoodSapwood$(1)$ In old trees where secondary growth takes place in sufficient amount,the central region is called Heartwood.$(1)$ The oute

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(N/A) HeartwoodSapwood$(1)$ In old trees where secondary growth takes place in sufficient amount,the central region is called Heartwood.$(1)$ The outer region of secondary wood that possesses young xylem cells is called Sapwood.$(2)$ Its cells are filled with tannins,resins,and other substances.$(2)$ It consists of living cells,vessels,and fibers.$(3)$ It is durable and dark in color.$(3)$ It is soft and light in color.$(4)$ It provides mechanical strength to the stem.$(4)$ It is involved in the conduction of water and minerals.$(5)$ It does not conduct water.$(5)$ It conducts water and minerals and stores food.

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Heartwood	Sapwood
$(1)$ In old trees where secondary growth takes place in sufficient amount,the central region is called Heartwood.	$(1)$ The outer region of secondary wood that possesses young xylem cells is called Sapwood.
$(2)$ Its cells are filled with tannins,resins,and other substances.	$(2)$ It consists of living cells,vessels,and fibers.
$(3)$ It is durable and dark in color.	$(3)$ It is soft and light in color.
$(4)$ It provides mechanical strength to the stem.	$(4)$ It is involved in the conduction of water and minerals.
$(5)$ It does not conduct water.	$(5)$ It conducts water and minerals and stores food.