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The plant cells do not burst when kept in hypotonic solution due to presence of

A

cell wall

B

vacuoles

C

plastids

D

both (a) and (b).

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Hypotonic Solution**: - A hypotonic solution is one where the concentration of solutes outside the cell is lower than that inside the cell. When plant cells are placed in such a solution, water moves into the cell through osmosis. 2. **Effect of Water Intake**: - As water enters the plant cell, it causes the cell to swell. This is because the cell takes in water to balance the concentration of solutes inside and outside the cell. ...
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