What will happen if a bacterial cell with a weakened or damaged cell wall is placed in pure water?
a. the cell will remain the same size.
b. the cell will shrink.
c. the cell will form an endospore.
d. the cell will swell and burst
Answer: d. the cell will swell and burst
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