Question

The movement of water from one cell of the cortex to the adjacent one in roots is due to

Answer 1

Explanation:

During water absorption by roots, water as well as solutes enter through root hair. After absorption of water by root hair, its T.P. is increased and thus D.P.D. or S.P. is decreased. Then water from root hair moves to the cells of the cortex along the concentration gradient and finally reaches the xylem