AP Biologyeasymcq1 pt
A plant cell placed in pure water becomes turgid because
A.water enters, and the cell wall resists bursting
B.water leaves, and the membrane shrinks
C.the cell wall dissolves
D.solute is pumped out
Explanation
Core Concept
Hypotonic surroundings push water in; the vacuole swells and presses the membrane against the rigid wall. Turgor pressure — not lysis — results.
Correct Answer
Awater enters, and the cell wall resists bursting
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