SSC
BIOLOGY
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Question
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What protects a cell from bursting?
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They are strong
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They are too big for pressure to build up.
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They have a cellulose cell wall.
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They have a strong membrane.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The rigid cell walls of bacteria determine cell shape and prevent the cell from bursting as a result of osmotic pressure.
Detailed explanation-2: -Cell wall can withstand dilute hypotonic media and prevents bursting of cells. Therefore, plant cells withstand changes in environmental concentration much better than animal cells which get burst in such conditions.
Detailed explanation-3: -The main functions of the cell wall are: Protecting the cell against physical damage and invading pathogens. Cell wall controls and regulates the direction of cell growth.
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