In maple trees in the spring, sap with the sugar to make maple syrup is extracted from what plant tissue?
A) secondary xylem
B) pith
C) cork
D) phloem

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The sap used to make maple syrup is extracted from the secondary xylem of maple trees. This tissue, also known as wood, transports water and nutrients from the roots to the rest of the tree and is where the sap flows in the spring.

In Maple Trees in the Spring, Sap with the Sugar