Biology
Class 9
What happens when a cell is placed in pure water?
Why do plant cells swell but don’t burst?
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uniboardhub
2 weeks ago
Water enters the cell by osmosis, causing it to swell. Plant cells don’t burst because the rigid cell wall provides support and prevents over-expansion.
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