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b. A one molal solution contains 1 mole of solute per liter of solution.
c. To accommodate larger molecules, membrane channels have an average diameter of 1 – 1.5 nanometers.
d. Carrier proteins span the membrane and can undergo shape changes.
e. Aquaporins regulate solute movement across membranes.


D

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