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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