If a Hole is Torn in a Cell's Plasma Membrane

Question

If a hole is torn in a cell's plasma membrane, the cell will die because
A) it will not be able to maintain differences between the cytoplasm and extracellular fluid.
B) germs are attracted toward cytoplasm leaking from a cell.
C) it will not be able to undergo cell division.
D) its chromosomes will not be held in place.
E) cells can only make more plasma membrane during cell division.

Accepted Answer

The plasma membrane is responsible for maintaining a selective barrier between the cytoplasm and the extracellular fluid. If there is a hole in the membrane, the cytoplasm will leak out and important cellular processes will be disrupted, leading to the death of the cell.