Question

What is sap in plants?

Answer 1

Sap:

1. Sap is a fluid transported in xylem or phloem sieve tube elements.
2. These cells transport water and nutrients throughout the cell.

Types of sap:

Phloem sap:

1. It usually consists of sugar, hormones and minerals for the plant.
2. Phloem sap provides informational signals throughout vascular plant.

Xylem sap:

1. It contains watery solution of hormones and nutrients.
2. Movement of sap is from the roots to the leaves.

Uses:

1. Maple syrup is made from maple xylem sap.
2. Palm syrup is made from palm tree sap.