Which structure in endodermal cell walls forces water and minerals to pass through cell membranes?
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Correct answer: Casparian strip
The Casparian strip is a band of suberin and lignin in endodermal cell walls. It blocks the apoplastic pathway and forces selective movement through living cell membranes.
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