why do plant cells not burst when placed in distilled water?
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why do plant cells not burst when placed in distilled water?
why do plant cells not burst when placed in distilled water?
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As the plant cell is placed in distilled water then the movement of water occurs inside the cell by osmosis, the cell becomes turgid. The pressure exerted by the cell wall prevents the cell from bursting.