Water passes quickly through cell membranes because
A) the bilayer is hydrophilic.
B) it moves through hydrophobic channels.
C) water movement is tied to ATP hydrolysis.
D) it is a small, polar, charged molecule.
E) it moves through aquaporins in the membrane.

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Water passes quickly through cell membranes via aquaporins, which are specialized channels that allow for facilitated diffusion of water molecules.

Water Passes Quickly Through Cell Membranes Because