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What would happen if the plasma membrane ruptures or breaks down?

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If the plasma membrane ruptures or breaks down then the cell will not be able to exchange materials with its surrounding by diffusion or by osmosis. Thereafter, the cell might leak out its contents and the cell will die.


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