When an animal cell is placed in a hypotonic solution and wa
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, chichi provide abundant space for storage of incoming water mu Ch greater strength c) they have chloroplasts that are constantly breaking water down during photosynthesis.
Solution
(D)they have cell walls which provide pressure to conteract the pressure of incoming water
Cell wall is rigid, it is made of cellulose,It provides the cell with both structural support and protection.
