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Aquaporins are the which enable the movement of water across the plasma membrane.

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proteins

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carbohydrates

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lipids

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ions

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Solution

The correct option is A proteins
Aquaporins are proteins in the cell membrane which enable the movement of water by forming channels across the plasma membrane.

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