Which of the following is incorrect about symplastic pathway?

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Movement of water is relatively slower

Movement is down the concentration gradient

It may by aided by cytoplasmic streaming

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

answer is D.

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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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