How is the cell membrane affected by temperature?

Answer 1

The phospholipids that make up the cell membrane are rather fluid.

The membrane becomes increasingly unstable and fluid as the temperature rises, but it is still somewhat stabilized due to the embedded proteins.

The membrane will slow down a little when the temperature drops.

If the temperature gets too high, the membrane will totally lose its structure, which will lead to cell death.

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Answer 2

Natalie Ahrens

The fluidity of the cell membrane is influenced by temperature; at higher temperatures, the membrane becomes more permeable; at lower temperatures, the membrane becomes more rigid and less permeable; extreme temperatures can cause denaturation of the membrane proteins and loss of membrane integrity.

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