The movement of water through the cell walls and intercellular spaces (not crossing the plasma membrane) is called:
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Correct answer: Apoplast pathway
The apoplast pathway is the movement of water through the non-living parts of the plant. During transpiration, water moves via the apoplast until it reaches the endodermis of the root.
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