Cuticular transpiration contributes to __________ $\%$ of total transpiration in plants.

Given below are two statements about absorption of water in plants.

Statement I - Water passes into the interface of cell wall and plasma membrane by diffusion.

Statement II -Water at the interface of cell wall and plasma membrane enters into the cytoplasm of the cell by osmosis.

In the light of above statements, select the correct option given below:

For facilitated diffusion in plant________ is essential.

An additional apoplastic route that allows direct access to xylem in plants is along the secondary roots because they __________