Water Can Move Quickly Through the Plasma Membrane of Some

question 28

Multiple Choice

Water can move quickly through the plasma membrane of some cells because

• A)the bilayer is hydrophilic.
• B)it moves through hydrophobic channels.
• C)water movement is tied to ATP hydrolysis.
• D)it is a small,nonpolar molecule.
• E)it moves through aquaporin channel proteins.

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