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What is the name of the protein that allows water to pass the membraen?

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Answer: Aquaporins

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Aquaporins are intrinsic membrane proteins found in all organisms, from archaea to mammals. They selectively allow water or other small uncharged molecules to pass along the osmotic gradient.

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