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Apoplast pathway can take water and minerals up to:

Correct answer: C. Endodermis

  • A. Xylem
  • B. Cortex
  • C. Endodermis
  • D. Pericycle

Explanation

The apoplast pathway can transport water and minerals up to the endodermis, which is a specialized layer of cells in the root. However, the Casparian strip in the endodermis acts as a barrier, stopping the apoplast pathway from continuing into the xylem. Water and minerals must enter the symplast pathway by crossing the endodermal cell membranes to reach the xylem.

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