Without a Casparian strip, which of the following would likely take place?

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The Casparian strip is a barrier in plant roots that controls the movement of water and solutes from the soil into the vascular system of the plant. Without it, water and solutes could move freely from the soil into the plant's vascular system without being selectively filtered by the endodermal cells, leading to unregulated movement into the cortex cells.

Without a Casparian Strip, Which of the Following Would Likely