What is the main role of the cell wall in preventing plant cells from bursting in hypotonic conditions?
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Correct answer: It resists the internal turgor pressure of the cell
When water enters a plant cell, the vacuole and cytoplasm push against the wall, creating turgor pressure. The rigid cell wall resists this pressure and prevents the cell from bursting.
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