NEET Biology question

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Most of the water flow in the root takes place via the apoplast because

(A)Cortical cells are loosely arrangedCorrect
(B)Cortical cells are living cells
(C)Cortical cells are thin-walled cells
(D)All of the above

Answer: (A)

Solution

Root cortical cells are loosely arranged with substantial intercellular spaces, which offers the least resistance to water movement through the continuous cell wall/intercellular space

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Question ID VK-128003