In a hypertonic solution, water flows through aquaporins embedded in the plasma membrane of the cell. This type of transport is best known as which if the following? A, Osmosis B. Active transport C. Facilitated diffusion D. Diffusion tS am a ati ti36of teisea

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Shayla Harding

19 July, 14:11

In a hypertonic solution, water flows through aquaporins embedded in the plasma membrane of the cell. This type of transport is best known as which if the following? A, Osmosis B. Active transport C. Facilitated diffusion D. Diffusion tS am a ati ti36of teisea

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Jack Li · Answer 1

osmosis

Explanation:

when there water it takes up osmosis

Kathy Ball · Answer 2

In the given question, out of the four options

Option C. Facilitated diffusion

is correct.

Explanation:

In any hypertonic solution, flow of water is through the transporting channels known as 'aquaporins' which are embedded in the plasma membrane of the cell. Such type of transport is passive transport or passive movement of ions or molecules through a particular transmembrane protein integrated in it. This type of transport can also be referred to as passive mediated transport or commonly known as facilitated diffusion.