Question

Maple trees are often tapped to extract the sap to make syrup. Which type of tissue is the aim of the tree tap?

A) dermal
B) meristem
C) ground
D) vascular

Answer 1

Answer: D. vascular


The maple trees are commonly tapped in order to extract its sap and make it into a syrup. The aim of the maple tree tap is the tissue of the tree known as the vascular tissue. These tissues resemble like pipes that transport fluids within the plant.

Answer 2

D. Vascular tissue

Vascular tissue is known to be a complex conducting tissue that is formed by the arrangement of multiple cell types in vascular plants. Thus, the transportation of minerals, water and other products of photosynthesis occurred through the vascular tissue which is transported throughout the plant. However, both xylem and phloem are primary component of vascular tissue.