Aquaporins are
A) molecules that prevent water from crossing a membrane.
B) cations bound to water molecules.
C) water transport proteins.
D) enzymes involved in the generation of water within cells.

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Aquaporins are proteins that facilitate the movement of water molecules across cell membranes. They act as channels, allowing water to flow down its concentration gradient from an area of high water concentration to an area of low water concentration.

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