Multiple choice

Plant cells do not burst when kept in an hypotonic solution due to the presence of

  1. vacuole

  2. plastids

  3. cell wall

  4. nucleus

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C Correct answer
Explanation

When plants are placed in water, the water enters their cells (this is because their sap has a strong solution). The water enters the plant through osmosis and fills up the cell with water to its maximum capacity. A strong cell wall stops the cells from bursting (as in animal cells) and makes the plant to become turgid (becomes rigid/stiff because of water).

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