Compared to a Cell with Few Aquaporins in Its Membrane

question 55

Multiple Choice

Compared to a cell with few aquaporins in its membrane, a cell containing many aquaporins will ________.

• A) have a faster rate of osmosis
• B) have a lower water potential
• C) have a higher water potential
• D) have a faster rate of active transport

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Definitions:

Actin Filaments

Protein fibers that play a critical role in cell movement and shape, and are a major component of the cell's cytoskeleton.

Muscle Cells

Specialized cells that make up muscle tissue and have the ability to contract, allowing for movement and force generation in the body.

Myosin

Myosin is a type of motor protein involved in muscle contraction and movement of various types of cells and organelles in the cytoplasm.

Cyanobacteria

Photosynthetic bacteria that produce oxygen and are found in aquatic and terrestrial environments.