Question

you are looking into the microscope at a cell that you placed into salty water. you were expecting the cell to shrivel up, but it seems to have mostly held its shape. is this cell a plant or an animal cell? animal cell plant cell

Explanation:

Plant cells have a rigid cell wall which provides structural support and helps them maintain their shape even in a hyper - tonic (salty) environment. Animal cells lack a cell wall and would typically shrivel in salty water due to water loss by osmosis.

Answer:

plant cell