Question

which of the following features explains why plant cells do not explode as a result of osmosis? plant cells have a central vacuole that holds water. chloroplasts produce sugar, which prevents water from being drawn into the cell. plant cells have a cell wall that prevents the cell from absorbing too much water. plant cells are more likely than animal cells to explode because of osmosis. plant cells are all dead at maturity. i dont know yet

Explanation:

Plant cells have a rigid cell - wall made of cellulose. This cell - wall provides structural support and prevents the cell from absorbing too much water and bursting during osmosis. The central vacuole is mainly for storage and maintaining turgor pressure, not for preventing cell explosion. Chloroplasts are for photosynthesis and sugar production is not directly related to preventing water - induced explosion. Plant cells are not more likely to explode than animal cells due to osmosis, and plant cells are not all dead at maturity.

Answer:

Plant cells have a cell wall that prevents the cell from absorbing too much water.