Which Statement About the Transport of Water Through the Root

Which statement about the transport of water through the root cortex to the xylem is false?

A) Water may reach the xylem by an entirely apoplastic route.
B) Water can move part of the way by bulk flow.
C) Water must cross at least one membrane.
D) Water may be transported by an entirely symplastic route after entering an epidermal cell.
E) Water cannot penetrate the Casparian strips.