What would most likely happen if the endodermis in roots lacked Casparian strips?

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What would most likely happen if the endodermis in roots lacked Casparian strips?

  1. Translocation in phloem would accelerate
  2. Water would not enter xylem at all
  3. Cortex would become the site of vascular tissues
  4. Uncontrolled entry of substances into the vascular cylinder would occur

Answer

(D) Uncontrolled entry of substances into the vascular cylinder would occur

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