It is supposed to protect the cell from it's surroundings, or from the outside.
If the concentration of water inside a cell is higher than the concentration of water outside a cell, osmosis will take place, as water will move from an area of low solute concentration inside the cell to higher solute concentration, outside the cell.
Freezer and refrigerator--> Too cold for most bacteria to grow (reproduce). Oven --> too hot for bacteria to survive
Neutralization reactions can be used in a laboratory setting in order t<span>o dispose of chemicals. When spills happens, for instance an acid is on the floor, you can use a base to neutralize the spill. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.</span>
