Difference between apoplst and symplast.

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Differences between Apoplast and Symplast

Criteria Apoplast Symplast

Parts Consist of intercellular spaces and cell wall. Consist of protoplasm.

Living and Nonliving parts Consists of non-living parts. Consists of living parts.

The rate of Pathways Apoplastic pathway is fast. Symplastic pathway is slower than an apoplastic pathway.

Metabolic State No effect on water movement. Metabolic states interfere the flow of water in the symplastic pathway.

Transportation More ion and water are transported through the apoplastic pathway in the cortex. Water and ion are mainly delivered through symplastic pathway beyond cortex.

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Criteria	Apoplast	Symplast
Parts	Consist of intercellular spaces and cell wall.	Consist of protoplasm.
Living and Nonliving parts	Consists of non-living parts.	Consists of living parts.
The rate of Pathways	Apoplastic pathway is fast.	Symplastic pathway is slower than an apoplastic pathway.
Metabolic State	No effect on water movement.	Metabolic states interfere the flow of water in the symplastic pathway.
Transportation	More ion and water are transported through the apoplastic pathway in the cortex.	Water and ion are mainly delivered through symplastic pathway beyond cortex.