If Cells That Normally Contain Aquaporins Undergo a Mutation That

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Multiple Choice

If cells that normally contain aquaporins undergo a mutation that destroys aquaporin function, which outcome can be expected?

• A) The cells will experience uncontrollable water loss.
• B) The cells will experience uncontrollable sodium and potassium ion uptake.
• C) The cells will lose the ability to take up or release sodium and potassium ions.
• D) The cells' membranes will become impermeable to water.
• E) The cells will have no means for any polar compounds to diffuse across their membranes.

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