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Why do mammalian erythrocyte burst in distilled water but plant parenchyma remains intact?

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Mammalian erythrocyte burst in distilled water but plant parenchyma remains intact because;

  • Plant parenchyma cells have cell wall are made up of cellulose that withstands the turgor pressure when placed in distilled water unlike erythrocytes.

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