Mutations in different types of aquaporin proteins lead to a variety of clinical manifestations, such as diabetes insipidus, epileptic seizures, and cataracts. What best explains the differences in the conditions caused by these mutations?
A) Different types of aquaporin proteins allow different rates of water diffusion.
B) Different aquaporin proteins are localized to different membranes in the cell.
C) Different types of aquaporin proteins are produced in different cell types.
D) Different types of aquaporin proteins alter the amount of water retention within a cell.
E) Different aquaporin proteins have different functions within the cells.
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