Facilitated Diffusion of Water in Cells

Facilitated diffusion is the process of molecules passing through cell membranes with the help of specific proteins.

Aquaporins are water channel proteins that allow water to pass through cell membranes.

Osmosis is the diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane.

<p>Molecules in osmosis move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The concentration of solute molecules, like sugar, determines the direction of water movement in osmosis.</p> Signup and view all the answers