"Hardwood" and "softwood" ________.
A) are based on easily defined criteria
B) have, respectively, simple and complicated cellular structures
C) are largely evergreen trees
D) are largely deciduous trees
E) are unsatisfactory descriptions of trees

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The terms "hardwood" and "softwood" are unsatisfactory descriptions of trees because they do not accurately describe the wood's hardness or softness. Hardwoods come from deciduous trees which lose their leaves annually, and softwoods come from coniferous trees which usually remain evergreen. However, the distinction does not always correlate with the actual hardness of the wood.

"Hardwood" and "Softwood" ________