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What structure helps water move across the cell membrane and why is it necessary?

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Aquaporins

Step-by-step explanation:

Aquaporins are channel proteins that allow water to cross the membrane very quickly, and they play important roles in plant cells, red blood cells, and certain parts of the kidney (where they minimize the amount of water lost as urine).

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