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Porins are:

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Pores in membrane
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Channel in membrane
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Proteins that act as a channel
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is C Proteins that act as a channel
Porins can be defined as the beta-barrel proteins which are found in the cellular membrane that acts as a pore through which molecules can diffuse easily.

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