Question

Which pathway is used to transport water from the epidermis to a tracheary element of root?

(a) Osmotic potential

(b) Pressure potential

(c) Symplastic pathway

(d) Apoplastic pathway

I have been asked this question by my school principal while I was bunking the class.

My doubt stems from Absorption and Radial Movement of Water in section Plant Physiology of Life Sciences

Answer 1

Right answer is (d) Apoplastic pathway

For explanation I would say: Apoplastic pathway is the major pathway for the transport of water from the epidermis to a tracheal element of roots.