Question

The presence of a cell wall enables bacteria to live in a hypotonic medium without bursting.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

1. The presence of a cell wall enables bacteria to live in a hypotonic medium without bursting.
2. In a hypotonic medium, the cell will swell up because water enters the cell.
3. Excessive water can burst the cell if the cell wall is not in the cell as animal cells lack it. The given statement is true.