Wednesday, August 3, 2011

What are channel proteins that allow water to pass across the membrane?

Aquaporins, which allow for the transport of water molecules in and out of the cell by facilitated diffusion. Because it is facilitated diffusion, the water molecules flow down (rather than against) their concentration gradient, and no energy is required. I don't know if this is what you are asking, but anyway I hope it helps.

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