Which is the correct path for water movement during transpiration in a plant root?

  • A
    Endodermis $\rightarrow$ cortex $\rightarrow$ pericycle $\rightarrow$ leaves
  • B
    Xylem $\rightarrow$ pericycle $\rightarrow$ endodermis $\rightarrow$ cortex
  • C
    Cortex $\rightarrow$ endodermis $\rightarrow$ pericycle $\rightarrow$ xylem
  • D
    Xylem $\rightarrow$ pericycle $\rightarrow$ cortex $\rightarrow$ endodermis

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