Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780321962751
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 29, Problem 6TYU
Compared with a cell with few aquaporin proteins in its membrane, a cell containing many aquaporin proteins will have a
- A. faster rate of osmosis.
- B. lower water potential.
- C. higher water potential.
- D. faster rate of active transport.
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Which of the following describes how osmosis occurs across a cell membrane/
A.
Solutes move from an area of high water concentration to an area of low water concentration.
B.
Water moves from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration.
C.
Both water and solutes move across the cell membrane from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.
D.
Solutes move from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration.
E.
Water moves from an area of high solute concentration to an area of low solute concentration.
Choose pne of these choices:
A. Water molecules will still be able to move across the cell membrand but at a slkwer rate.
B. Water moleces will no longer be able to move across the cell membrane.
C. Water molecules will move across the cell membrand at a faster rate without the aquaporin regulating their flow.
D. Water molecules will only be able to enter the cell by active transport.
The movement of water across the plasma membrane of a cell is facilitated bya. aquaporins.b. substrate-mediated endocytosis.c. receptor-mediated diffusion.d. channel proteins.e. Both a and d are correct
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