The water in a damaged root is seeping between cells and not moving into the vascular tissue.What part of the root has been damaged?

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The Casparian strip is a barrier in the root that forces water and solutes to pass through the cell membranes of the endodermis before entering the vascular tissue. If it's damaged, water can seep between cells instead of being directed into the vascular tissue.

The Water in a Damaged Root Is Seeping Between Cells