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If a cell was to have it's plasma membrane freeze, why would the cell die?

If a cell was to have it's plasma membrane freeze, why would the cell die?
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If a cell was to have it's plasma membrane freeze, why would the cell die?

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When frozen, it becomes more rigid, restricting cell movement and even stopping the transfer of materials through the cell membrane.
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