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Apoplast/symplast pathway is a system of interconnected protoplast.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Terms**: - The **Apoplast pathway** refers to the movement of water and solutes through the cell walls and intercellular spaces without crossing any cell membranes. - The **Symplast pathway** involves the movement of water through the cytoplasm of cells, which are interconnected by structures called plasmodesmata. 2. **Identifying the System of Interconnected Protoplast**: - Protoplasts are the living parts of the cell, including the cytoplasm and the plasma membrane. The symplast pathway is characterized by the interconnected protoplasts of adjacent cells. ...
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