Channels in the plasma membrane that can open or close to regulate the passage of water, small ions, and water-soluble molecules are called ________ channels.
A) hydrophobic
B) solute
C) diffusion
D) gated
E) osmotic

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Channels in the plasma membrane that can open or close to regulate the passage of molecules are referred to as gated channels. These channels work as gates that regulate the entry or exit of molecules, such as ions or water, across the membrane by opening and closing in response to certain cues, such as a change in membrane potential or the binding of a ligand.

Channels in the Plasma Membrane That Can Open or Close