Question

Following are the differences between apoplast pathway and symplast pathway. Which of the given differences is/are incorrect ?

• A. (iii) only
• B. (i) and (iii) only
• C. (iii) and (iv) only
• D. (ii) and (iii) only

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

(iii) and (iv) only

Answer 2

Apoplast pathway is faster while symplast pathway is slightly slower. Metabolic state of root does not affect apoplast pathway while metabolic state of root directly affects symplast pathway.