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Specific: Provides A Across Membrane For Ions or Hydrophilic Molecules To Enter or Leave

Channel proteins provide hydrophilic channels across membranes to allow ions or hydrophilic molecules to enter or leave cells. They are specific for certain molecules, only allowing passage of particular substances. For example, aquaporin is a channel protein that specifically allows water molecules to enter cells.

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Specific: Provides A Across Membrane For Ions or Hydrophilic Molecules To Enter or Leave

Channel proteins provide hydrophilic channels across membranes to allow ions or hydrophilic molecules to enter or leave cells. They are specific for certain molecules, only allowing passage of particular substances. For example, aquaporin is a channel protein that specifically allows water molecules to enter cells.

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Channel Proteins:

Provides a hydrophilic channel across membrane for ions or hydrophilic


molecules to enter or leave
Specific for molecules, allows only certain substances
e.g. Aquaporin- specific channel protein allows entry of water molecules
into cell

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