Question

What happens to the membrane (visible in the Membrane View Monitor), when you try pushing it all the way to the right? (If you're not sure what happened, click the RESET button in the Control Panel and try again.)

Answer 1

Answer:

I believe this is from the SimBio virtual lab tutorials. The options are

A. It ruptures.

B. There is a fireworks display.

C. There is no change.

D. It shrinks.

The answer is A. It ruptures

Explanation:

The cell membrane is composed of a lipid bilayer with cholesterol moieties distributed randomly throughout it. The bilayer and cholesterol keep the membrane elastic but also maintain its structure. Any physiological or physical change that harms the integrity of the membrane will rupture it, leading to cell death.