Water and minerals can move through a root's intracellular pathway from one cell to another through:

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Plasmodesmata are small channels that connect adjacent cells in plants, and they allow for the movement of water and minerals from one cell to another through the intracellular pathway. Stomata are tiny openings on the surface of leaves that allow for gas exchange, not the movement of minerals. Guard cells regulate the opening and closing of stomata. Companion cells are specialized cells found in the phloem that help to transport sugars and other organic molecules. The Casparian strip is a specialized structure in the root that prevents the movement of water and minerals through the apoplastic pathway.

Water and Minerals Can Move Through a Root's Intracellular Pathway