Which consequence occurs when root endodermal cells fail?

💡 Explanation

Ion uptake becomes unregulated because the Casparian strip's selective permeability is lost, therefore unrestricted solute movement occurs directly into the xylem rather than its controlled release; rather than affecting the other processes listed.

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