Figure 25-1
Use the figure to answer the corresponding question(s).
-Most bacterial cells keep from bursting in a hypotonic environment by:
A) an efficient water pump.
B) a tough cell membrane.
C) pumping large quantities of salts into the cell.
D) a rigid cell wall.
E) a stiff capsule.

Question

Figure 25-1
Use the figure to answer the corresponding question(s). 
-Most bacterial cells keep from bursting in a hypotonic environment by:
A) an efficient water pump. 
B) a tough cell membrane. 
C) pumping large quantities of salts into the cell. 
D) a rigid cell wall. 
E) a stiff capsule.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Bacterial cells have a rigid cell wall that provides structural support and prevents them from bursting in hypotonic environments by counteracting the osmotic pressure.

Figure 25-1 Use the Figure to Answer the Corresponding Question(s)