Differentiate between symplast and apoplast.
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| 11th Jul, 2014,
01:35: PM
Expert Answer:
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Symplast |
Apoplast |
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Movement occurs through cell walls and intercellular spaces. |
Movement occurs through the cytoplasm and plasmodesmata by cutting the plasma membrane. |
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Water movement is faster. |
Water movement is slower. |
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| 11th Jul, 2014,
03:35: PM
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Label A, B, C, D and E.
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