The plasma membrane of prokaryotes is:
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Correct answer: Maintaining cell shape and preventing osmotic lysis
The cell wall provides strong structural support to the bacterium. It maintains the cell's shape and prevents it from collapsing or bursting (lysis) in a hypotonic medium.
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