Red blood cells have a higher proportion of aquaporins on the membrane than skin cells do. Assuming equal osmotic pressures, which is true?
A. The rate of diffusion for non-polar molecules is faster in skin cells than red blood cells.
B. The rate of diffusion for non-polar molecules is faster in red blood cells than skin cells.
C. The rate of osmosis is faster in skin cells than red blood cells.
D. No significant differences in osmosis or diffusion rates between these cells.
E. The rate of osmosis is faster in red blood cells than in skin cells.
Answer: E
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