Q.

Which of the following is incorrect about symplastic pathway?

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a

Most of the flow of water in roots occurs through this pathway

b

Movement of water is relatively slower

c

Movement is down the concentration gradient

d

It may by aided by cytoplasmic streaming

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

The apoplast does not provide any barrier to water movement and the movement is through mass flow. As water evaporates into the intercellular spaces or the atmosphere, tension develop in the continuous stream of water in the apoplast, hence mass flow of water occurs due to the adhesive and cohesive properties of water.

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