Which component of the cell wall prevents plant cells from bursting in hypotonic solutions?
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Correct answer: Cellulose microfibrils in the wall
Cellulose microfibrils provide rigidity and tensile strength to the cell wall. They counteract the internal turgor pressure that builds up when water enters in a hypotonic solution, preventing the cell from bursting.
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