Which pathway involves water moving through cell walls and intercellular spaces before reaching the endodermis?
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Correct answer: Apoplastic pathway
In the apoplastic pathway, water moves through cell walls and spaces outside the plasma membrane. This pathway is blocked at the endodermis by the Casparian strip.
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