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Apoplastic pathway is discontinuous at _______(a) epidermis(b) cortex(c) casparian strips(d) pericycleI have been asked this question during a job interview.Asked question is from Long Distance Transport of Water topic in section Transport in Plants of Biology – Class 11

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The correct option is (c) casparian strips

The BEST explanation: Apoplastic pathway is carried out as:

Epidermis -> cortex-> endodermis -> pericycle -> xylem.

Casparian strips are a PART of endodermis which BLOCKS the Apoplastic pathway. It is made up of SUBERIN.



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