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The given diagram shows three plant cells arranged side by side.The movement of water molecules from cell 1 to cell 3 would discontinue in case of:

Correct answer: B. Symplast pathway

  • A. Apoplast pathway
  • B. Symplast pathway
  • C. Vacuolar pathway
  • D. Trans-membrane pathway

Explanation

The symplast pathway involves the movement of water through the cytoplasm of cells, connected by plasmodesmata which is shown in figure. So any disruption in this pathway will result in impaired water transport.

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