Question

The correct sequence of radial movement of water in root is:

• A. Soil water $\to$ Root hair $\to$ Cortex $\to$ Endodermis $\to$ Pericycle $\to$ Xylem
• B. Epidermis $\to$ Cortex $\to$ Pericycle $\to$ Endodermis $\to$ Xylem
• C. Soil water $\to$ Root hair $\to$ Epidermis $\to$ Pericycle $\to$ Endodermis $\to$ Xylem
• D. Root hair $\to$ Cortex $\to$ Pericycle $\to$ Phloem $\to$ Xylem

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Soil water $\to$ Root hair $\to$ Cortex $\to$ Endodermis $\to$ Pericycle $\to$ Xylem

Epidermal root hairs absorb soil water and this water reaches endodermis through general cortex and ultimately reach the xylem through pericycle.