Question

Select the incorrect statement. A. epidermis of a root contains live cells that can use energy to absorb minerals B. casparian strip in the endodermis provides selective entrance of minerals and water into root xylem C. root pressure is only apparent when the transpiration is minimal D. xylem vessel elements in the stem use ATP to push water upwards when transpiration is high.

Answer 1

The correct answer will be option-D

Step-by-step explanation:

The inter and intra-transport of minerals and water in plants are a highly regulated process.

The movement of water and minerals through epidermis takes place through the porins which transport the minerals and water through diffusion which could be simple or facilitated or in some case like nutrients require active transport which requires ATP.

The movement is then restricted by the Casparian strips as it posses the suberin deposition.

The movement of water through xylem is mainly driven by the transpiration pull and no ATP is used to push the water. Therefore, option-D is the correct answer.