The apoplastic pathway is defined as:

Differentiate between the following:
Apoplast and Symplast pathways of movement of water in plants.

The passive accumulation of fixed and non-diffusible ions can be explained by which theory?

Water is the best transporting medium in plants for dissolved minerals and food molecules. Choose the correct option considering the following properties of water:
$i$. Water is in liquid form at room temperature.
$ii$. Water is the best solvent for most of the solutes.
$iii$. In pure form,its $pH$ is neutral.
$iv$. It is the most active inorganic compound.

Xylem translocates

The terms 'apoplast' and 'symplast' were first coined by . . . . . . .