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Transport in Plants: Root anatomy MCQ

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Root anatomyMediumQuestion 10623

Question

Apoplastic flow is blocked at the endodermis by:

  1. A
    Casparian strips
    Correct
  2. B
    Guard cells
  3. C
    Pit membranes
  4. D
    Sieve plates

Correct answer

Casparian strips

Explanation

These force water to enter the symplast before the stele.

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