Asked by Kaudoure Isdoure on Jun 15, 2024
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Which is the correct horizontal pathway of water from the soil to the center of the root?
A) Epidermis → root hair → cortex → pericycle → endodermis → xylem
B) Epidermis → cortex → pericycle → endodermis → phloem → xylem
C) Root hair → epidermis → cortex → endodermis → pericycle → xylem
D) Root hair → cortex → endodermis → pericycle → epidermis → xylem
E) Root hair → epidermis → endodermis → cortex → xylem → phloem
Horizontal Pathway
A gene transfer method in which genetic information moves between organisms in a manner other than traditional reproduction.
Soil
The top layer of earth in which plants grow, composed of organic matter, minerals, gases, liquids, and organisms that together support life.
- Comprehend the pathways of water and mineral movement in root systems.
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Debbie Jarrett-SlatteryJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Water moves from the root hair, through the epidermis, into the cortex, then crosses the endodermis, passes the pericycle, and finally reaches the xylem for upward transport to the rest of the plant.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the pathways of water and mineral movement in root systems.