Multiple choice Why does a plant cell not burst when it is placed in a hypotonic solution? Due to the presence of cell wall Due to the presence of cytoplasm Due to the presence of plasma membrane Due to the presence of large vacuoles Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Cell walls permit the cells of plants, fungi and bacteria to withstand very dilute (hypotonic) external media without bursting. In such media, the cells tend to take up water by osmosis.