What is plant sap?
Q: What is plant sap?
A: Plant sap is a fluid transported in xylem tubes or phloem cells of a plant.
Q: What do xylem cells transport through the plant?
A: Xylem cells transport water and inorganic nutrients through the plant.
Q: What do phloem cells transport through the plant?
A: Phloem cells transport sugary fluids and other biological molecules.
Q: What is not considered plant sap?
A: Latex or resin is not plant sap.
Q: Why are latex and resin not considered plant sap?
A: They are separately produced, with different components and functions.
Q: What is the difference between xylem and phloem cells?
A: Xylem cells transport water and inorganic nutrients, while phloem cells transport sugary fluids and other biological molecules.
Q: What are the functions of latex and resin?
A: They have different components and functions, but both may serve as a defense mechanism against predators or diseases.
