In bacteria, the porins have the unique ability to transport

A) all hydrophilic molecules.
B) hydrophilic molecules of a particular size.
C) all hydrophobic molecules.
D) hydrophobic molecules of a particular size.
E) any molecule, regardless of properties or size.


B) hydrophilic molecules of a particular size.

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