If placed in tap water, an animal cell will undergo lysis, whereas a plant cell will not. What accounts for this difference?
A)expulsion of water by the plant cell's central vacuole
B)inability of water to cross a plant cell membrane
C)impermeability of the plant cell wall to water
D)relative inelasticity and strength of the plant cell wall

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The plant cell wall provides structural support and prevents the cell from bursting when water enters, unlike the animal cell which lacks a rigid cell wall.

If Placed in Tap Water, an Animal Cell Will Undergo