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Cell lysis

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Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

The rupture and death of a cell, in this context caused by gasdermin pore formation allowing uncontrolled water and ion influx.

AP course connection

Topic 2.1: 2.1 Cell Structure and Function

Unit 2

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