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Most water flow in root occurs via apoplast as

A

Cortical cells are living cells

B

Cortical cells are loosely arranged

C

Cortical cells are thin walled

D

All of the above

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Most water flow in root occurs via apoplast as cortical cells are loosely arrantged.
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