Which of the Following Molecules Dramatically Increases the Rate of Diffusion

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following molecules dramatically increases the rate of diffusion of water across cell membranes?

• A) the sodium-potassium pump
• B) aquaporins
• C) gated ion channels
• D) ATP

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