When an Animal Cell Is Placed in a Hypotonic Solution

question 20

Multiple Choice

When an animal cell is placed in a hypotonic solution and water enters the cell via osmosis,the volume of the cell increases until it bursts.This does not happen to plant cells,because

• A)they have large central vacuoles,which provide abundant space for storage of incoming water.
• B)the composition of their plasma membranes differs from that of animal-cell plasma membranes in a way that provides much greater strength.
• C)they have cell walls,which prevent the entry of water by osmosis.
• D)they have cell walls,which provide pressure to counteract the pressure of the incoming water.
• E)certain proteins embedded in their plasma membranes act as "check valves," releasing excess water before it can cause the cell to burst.

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