Which of the following statements about water transport in roots to the xylem is false?
A) Water may reach the xylem by an entirely apoplastic route.
B) Water can move by bulk flow.
C) Water must be transported across at least one membrane.
D) Water may be transported symplastically.
E) Water cannot penetrate the Casparian strips.
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