Biology for IGCSE & O level - Transport In Plants (Section 4 - No. 4)
Which of the following describes the correct pathway of water movement from the soil to the xylem in the roots?
Soil -> Cortex -> Endodermis -> Xylem
Soil -> Endodermis -> Cortex -> Xylem
Soil -> Xylem -> Cortex -> Endodermis
Soil -> Cortex -> Xylem -> Endodermis
Explanation
Water moves from the soil into the root hairs, through the cortex, and then across the endodermis into the xylem vessels.
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