Which Statement About the Transport of Water Through the Root

question 231

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the transport of water through the root cortex to the xylem is false?

• A) Water may reach the xylem by an entirely apoplastic route.
• B) Water can move part of the way by bulk flow.
• C) Water must cross at least one membrane.
• D) Water may be transported by an entirely symplastic route after entering an epidermal cell.
• E) Water cannot penetrate the Casparian strips.

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