Question

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

Answer 1

Plasma Membrane

1. It is the innermost semi-permeable membrane formed of bilayered phospholipids with associated proteins surrounding the cytoplasm.
2. It controls the movement of molecules in and out of the cell, bears respiratory enzymes, and helps in the generation of energy.

Rupture of plasma membrane

1. If the plasma membrane ruptures, the cell will leak all its cellular constituents leading to cell death.
2. It may lead to the bursting of lysosomes, resulting in the digestion of cell organelles.
3. Once the plasma membrane ruptures, solutes from the exterior can harm the cell organelles which will lead to cell death.