Question

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

Answer 1

The aim of the tree tap when extracting sap from maple trees is the **vascular** tissue. Specifically, the sap is collected from the xylem and phloem, which are parts of the vascular system that transport water, nutrients, and sugars throughout the tree.