Definition: Phloem is living tissue inside of plants that transports nutrients where they are needed.
Connection: In trees, phloem is located in the the inner-most layer of bark; here soluble organic material made during photosynthesis is transported throughout the rest of the tree.
Sources Cited
Wikipedia contributors. "Phloem." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 1 Aug. 2013. Web. 9 Aug. 2013.
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