For water to travel across the cell membrane at a substantial rate, what does it need?

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Alec Herrera

1 November, 02:57

For water to travel across the cell membrane at a substantial rate, what does it need?

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Keaton Hammond · Answer 1

It needs protein channels known as Aquaporins.

Explanation:

These Aquaporins, also referred to as water channels, are membrane proteins which serve as passageways for water. Aquaporins facilitate the transportation of water and other neutral molecules across cell membranes.