One of the reasons that most animal cells will not burst if too much water enters by osmosis is that
A) the cell wall will protect it.
B) the cytoplasm exerts pressure against the plasma membrane.
C) carrier proteins will remove excess water.
D) solute molecules will resist water molecules.
E) salts will absorb the water.

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Animal cells have a mechanism called osmotic pressure where the cytoplasm exerts pressure against the plasma membrane, preventing the cell from bursting when excess water enters. Unlike plant cells, animal cells do not have a cell wall for protection.

One of the Reasons That Most Animal Cells Will Not