Using the data from the graphs and what you know about membranes and metabolic pathways, predict which of the following is the likely reason why actions of aquaporins in a membrane can change so rapidly.
A. The number of aquaporins in the membrane is constant, but the pores have to be activated.
B. Aquaporins are inserted into the membrane as needed.
C. Aquaporins are only in cells that need to be permeable to water.
D. Aquaporins use ATP to pump water across the membrane, and their action is limited by the metabolic pathways that produce ATP.
Answer:B
Using the data from the graphs and what you know about membranes and metabolic pathways, predict which of the following is the likely reason why actions of aquaporins in a membrane can change so rapidly.
A. The number of aquaporins in the membrane is constant, but the pores have to be activated. B. Aquaporins are inserted into the membrane as needed. C. Aquaporins are only in cells that need to be permeable to water. D. Aquaporins use ATP to pump water across the membrane, and their action is limited by the metabolic pathways that produce ATP.