The given diagram indicates routes of transport of water and minerals from the soil through the root. Identify letters A, B, C and D

Options

A. A - Apoplastic, B - Symplastic, C - Cellulosic strip, D - Xylem vessels
B. A - Symplastic, B - Apoplastic, C - Cellulosic strip, D - phloem vessels
C. A - Apoplastic, B - Symplastic, C - Casparian strip, D - Xylem vessels
D. A - Symplastic, B - Apoplastic, C - Casparian strip, D - Xylem vessels

Answer

D

Explanation

A – Symplastic, it involves flow of nutrients from soil via plasmodesmata.
B - Apoplastic, it is the space outside the plasma membrane within which diffusion of material occurs.
C - Casparian strips are the bands of cell wall made up of lignin.
D - Xylem vessels transport water in plants.