Which Statement About Aquaporins Is Not True

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which statement about aquaporins is not true?

• A) They are membrane transport proteins.
• B) Water movement through aquaporins is always active.
• C) The permeability of some aquaporins is subject to regulation.
• D) They vary in abundance depending on environmental conditions.
• E) They enable water to pass through the phospholipid bilayer without encountering a hydrophobic environment.

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