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

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If the plasma membrane ruptures then the cell will not be able to exchange material from its surrounding by diffusion or osmosis. Thereafter the protoplasmic materials will disappear and the cell will die.
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  • Plasma membrane is made of

    A
    proteins and carbohydrates
    B
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    C
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    D
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    A
    proteins and carbohydrates
    B
    proteins and lipids
    C
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    D
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  • The latest model for plasma membrane is

    A
    lamellar model
    B
    unit membrane model
    C
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    D
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