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Why do plant cells not burst when placed in water?

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  • Statement : Plant cells do not rupture when placed in distilled water. Statement 2: Animal cells rupture when placed in distilled water

    A
    Both statements`1` and`2`are correct.
    B
    Statement`1` is correct but statement `2`is incorrect.
    C
    Statement `1`is incorrect but statement `2` is correct.
    D
    Both statements `1`and`2`are correct.

  • Assertion : A plant cell bursts if placed in water. Reason : High turgor pressure causes bursting of plant cells.

    A
    If both assertion and reason are true amnd reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
    B
    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
    C
    If assertion is true but reason is false.
    D
    If both assertion and reason are false.

  • When a plant cell is placed in pure water, it will

    A
    become rigid because of turgor pressure
    B
    lose water and wilt
    C
    swell and burst
    D
    alter its cell wall composition so that it becomes impermeable to water

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