Question :Differentiate between apoplast and symplast pathway of water

1.	Question :Differentiate between apoplast and symplast pathway of water movement in root.
Answer» Solution : Apoplast Pathway : 1. It consist of non-living parts of plant body (cellwall) 2. There is LITTLE resistance in the movement of water. It is faster. 3. Matabolic STATE of root does not affect apoplast pathway. Symplast Pathway 1. It consist of living partof plant body (protoplast PLASMODESMATA). 2. Resistance takes place. It is slower. 3. Metabolic state of root directly affects symplast pathway.

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