Which of the following statements about osmosis in living cells is false?
A. Plasma membranes of cells have hydrophobic domains
B. The substance that typically passes through the cell membrane in the greatest quantities is water
C. The net flow of water is towards the less concentrated solution
D. Plasma membranes contain pores formed by proteins (aquaporins) to facilitate the movement of water
Answer:C
Which of the following statements about osmosis in living cells is false?
A. Plasma membranes of cells have hydrophobic domains B. The substance that typically passes through the cell membrane in the greatest quantities is water C. The net flow of water is towards the less concentrated solution D. Plasma membranes contain pores formed by proteins (aquaporins) to facilitate the movement of water