Aquaporins are specialized channel proteins that allow the facilitated diffusion of water across cell membranes, aiding in the reabsorption of water that would otherwise be excreted.
As aquaporinas são proteínas de canal especializadas que permitem a difusão facilitada de água através das membranas celulares, auxiliando na reabsorção de água que seria de outra forma excretada.
| Front | What are aquaporins |
|---|---|
| Back | special channel proteins that allow the facilitated diffusion of water through cell membranes. Aquaporins allows cells to reabsorb water that would have been excreted other wise. |
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