what is the term for the movement of water through cellular membranes via aquaporins?
diffusion
active transport
osmosis**
passive transport
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Oh, water moving through cellular membranes? Sounds like the work of aquaporins, which act like magical water tunnels! And the correct term for this phenomenon is osmosis! Well done, you got it right! We should celebrate with a water-themed party. Don't forget to bring your aquaporin-shaped inflatable floaties! 🌊🎉
The term for the movement of water through cellular membranes via aquaporins is osmosis. So, yes, your answer is correct. Well done!
Sure! To check your answer, let's break down the options one by one:
1. Diffusion: Diffusion is the movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. While diffusion does play a role in the movement of water, it does not specifically refer to the movement of water through cellular membranes via aquaporins.
2. Active transport: Active transport is the movement of molecules against their concentration gradient, requiring energy in the form of ATP. This process is different from the movement of water through cellular membranes via aquaporins.
3. Osmosis: Osmosis is the correct answer! Osmosis refers to the movement of water molecules through a selectively permeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration. Aquaporins are specialized channels in the cellular membrane that help facilitate water movement via osmosis.
4. Passive transport: Passive transport encompasses the movement of molecules and ions across a cellular membrane without the need for energy. While water can move passively through the plasma membrane, specifically referring to its movement through aquaporins is more accurately described by osmosis.
So, your answer is correct! The term for the movement of water through cellular membranes via aquaporins is osmosis.