2006-12-04 15:37:15 · 3 answers · asked by To-the-Stars 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
It seriously reduces permeability. How can water, for example flow through a frozen membrane? It can't. Permeability in frozen tissue is restricted to non-frozen things such as oils and alcohols etc.. and even those don't move very well.
2006-12-04 17:00:45 · answer #1 · answered by Bernard B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, it will frequently seriously disrupt membrane integrity.
Frequently in tissue culture you add DMSO (membrane permealizer) and snap freeze when cryostoring cells. Without DMSO and a slow freeze, ice crystals will form in the cytoplasm and lyse the cell membranes.
2006-12-04 17:44:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you freez the membrain it wouldnt function very well
because Cells is part of that sure and we'd know alot. See
scientists did tissue studies with graphs showing possibilities
only ! check out http://www.membrain/it'sfunctions.com
2006-12-04 15:52:46 · answer #3 · answered by toddk57@sbcglobal.net 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋