A-LevelBiologyTransport in plants9700/12 · Oct/Nov 2022 · Q281 Mark

Which statements correctly describe transport pathways in dicotyledonous plants? 1 In the apoplast pathway, water may move through plasmodesmata. 2 In the symplast pathway, water may move through intercellular spaces. 3 The apoplast pathway may be blocked by the Casparian strip.

A1 and 2

B1 and 3

C2 and 3

D3 only

✓ Correct answer

D: 3 only

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Topic: Transport in plants, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Biology, Oct/Nov 2022 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 28.

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