How does temperature affect cell membrane?

A high temperature causes the phospholipid molecules in the cell membrane to become more fluid, which increases the possibility that certain materials will enter or exit through the spaces created between them. A low temperature causes the phospholipid molecules to move less, which causes cracks to form between them, which increases the possibility that certain materials will enter or exit.

Temperature changes can have an impact on membrane transport processes, such as diffusion and active transport, by influencing the movement of molecules across the membrane. Elevations can cause denaturation of membrane proteins and disruption of the lipid bilayer structure, compromising the integrity and function of cell membranes. Lower temperatures can cause an increase in fluidity and permeability in membranes, making them more rigid.