Question

Mark true statement about apoplast pathway.

• A. Apoplast pathway may be aided by cytoplasmic streaming
• B. Apoplast pathway is continuous throughout the plant without any exception
• C. Apoplast pathway is faster than symplast pathway
• D. In Apoplast pathway mass flow of water occurs through plasmodesmata

Answer 1

The correct option is C Apoplast pathway is faster than symplast pathway

Apoplast is the system of cell walls which is continuous throughout the plant except in some parts like Casparian strips in the roots. Therefore it cannot be aided by cytoplasmic streaming and cannot occur through plasmodesmata. So, the correct answer is 'apoplast pathway is faster than the symplast pathway'