The movement of water across the plasma membrane can be described by all of the following EXCEPT ________.

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Water movement across the plasma membrane can occur through simple diffusion, passive membrane transport, and facilitated diffusion through aquaporins. Carrier-mediated facilitated diffusion typically involves the movement of substances other than water, using a carrier protein that undergoes a change in shape to transport substances across the membrane.

The Movement of Water Across the Plasma Membrane Can Be