How does water enter the xylem in young roots?

How does water enter the xylem in young roots?
  1. Directly through the xylem vessels and/or tracheids
  2. Through the symplast
  3. Through the cell membrane
  4. Through the apoplast

Solution

In young roots, water enters directly into the xylem vessels and/or tracheids, which are non-living conduits and part of the apoplast.

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