In bacteria, fungi, and plants the high internal pressure generated by osmosis is counteracted by the mechanical strength of their  

A.  plasma membranes.
B.  organelles.
C.  cytoskeletons.
D.  cell walls.


D.  cell walls.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The pituitary gland secretes ______ during the alarm reaction.

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