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quiz for chapter 7 (4 questions = 4pts, two attempts)
started: oct 16 at 11:13pm
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question 3 1 pts
what advantage would a plant cell have over an animal cell if both were placed in pure water?
the plant cell would resist shrinking in pure water.
the plant cell would resist bursting in pure water.
the plant cell would reproduce at a faster rate in pure water.
the plant cell would be very busy in getting rid of water.
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Explanation:

Plant cells have a rigid cell wall. When placed in pure water (a hypotonic environment), water enters the cell by osmosis. In animal cells, without a cell wall, excessive water intake can cause them to burst. The plant cell's cell wall provides structural support and prevents bursting. Shrinking would occur in a hypertonic environment (not pure water). Reproduction rate is not directly related to this scenario. And the plant cell doesn't "get rid of water" in a way that's the key advantage here compared to animal cells in pure water.

Answer:

The plant cell would resist bursting in pure water.