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Following are the differences between apoplast pathway and symplast pathway.

A

`(iii) only`

B

`(i) and (iii) only`

C

`(iii) and (iv) only `

D

`(ii) and (iii) only`

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C
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.
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