Question

Plant cells do not burst in distilled water, because

• A. Cells wall is rigid and does not get overstretched
• B. Cell wall is living
• C. Cell wall is the outer most layer of plant cell
• D. Cell wall is permeable

Answer 1

The correct option is A Cells wall is rigid and does not get overstretched

• The cell wall is the outermost, rigid, protective, non-living and supportive layer found in all the plant cells.
• Due to its rigid nature, it prevents the cell from bursting. It is not found in animal cells.
• An animal cell placed in pure water will swell and burst, because of endosmosis.

So, the correct answer is 'Cells wall is rigid and does not get overstretched'