Most Bacterial Cells Can Keep from Bursting in a Hypotonic

question 48

Multiple Choice

Most bacterial cells can keep from bursting in a hypotonic environment because of:

• A) a stiff capsule.
• B) a rigid cell wall.
• C) a tough cell membrane.
• D) an efficient water pump.
• E) pumping large quantities of salts into the cell.

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