Aquaporins

question 48

Multiple Choice

Aquaporins

• A) allow water to cross the plasma membrane via facilitated diffusion.
• B) allow water to cross the plasma membrane against its concentration gradient.
• C) allow for the active transport of water.
• D) are found in all cells.

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