In pure water, a red blood cell from an animal will swell and burst, but a leaf cell from a plant will not. Which structure in the leaf cell is responsible for this difference?

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The cell wall in plant cells provides additional structural support and protection against changes in osmotic pressure, preventing the cell from bursting when placed in a hypotonic solution like pure water.

In Pure Water, a Red Blood Cell from an Animal