What happens if plasma membrane ruptures or breaks down?

CBSE Class 9 CBSE Class 9 Science
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  1. Why cell is called structural and functional unit of life?
  2. Why plasma membrane is selectively permeable in nature?
  3. What happens if plasma membrane ruptures or breaks down?
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  1. Living cell has certain specific components within it known as cell organelles. Each cell organelle performs a specific function, such as making new materials in the cells, release of waste, transportation, etc. Thus, a cell can perform all its functions with the help of these organelles. That is why, the cells are also called structural and functional unit of life.
  2. The plasma membrane selectively allows the entry and exit of some materials of the cell. Therefore, it is called a selectively permeable membrane.
  3. If plasma membrane is ruptured or broken down, all useful substances will move out of the cell and there will be no difference between cell content and its external environment. Ultimately, the cell will lose its normal shape and would die.