Which of the following statements about the apoplast (the transport route through intercellular spaces) is true?

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The apoplast is defined as the network of cell walls and intercellular spaces through which water and solutes can move via bulk flow without crossing any membranes. This means that osmosis is not involved in the movement of materials through the apoplast. Plasmodesmata, on the other hand, are channels that connect adjacent plant cells, allowing for direct cell-to-cell transport. Finally, while water and solutes can enter the stele (the central vascular tissue of a plant) via the apoplast, they can also enter via the symplast (the interconnected network of plant cells cytoplasm).

Which of the Following Statements About the Apoplast (The Transport