Q. How would you differentiate between apoplast and symplast?
A) Apoplast relies on active transport
B) Symplast deals in non-living spaces and cell walls
C) Apoplast prevents passive diffusion
D) Apoplasts deals in non-living spaces and cell walls
Explanation
Apoplast pathway consists of interconnecting cell wall, intercellular spaces, cell wall of endodermis excluding the casparian strips, xylem and tracheary elements. This system is considered non-living and is continuous throughout the plant. Symplast pathway consists of the living parts of the plant and is made up of interconnected protoplast adjacent cells
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