Biology, asked by Harshjangir, 1 year ago

what are porins ?what role do they play in diffusion

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Answered by Gurleen001
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Porins are protein that allow huge molecules upto the size of protein to pass through the membrane.water channels are made up of 8 different kinds of aqua porins.

Harshjangir: plzz complete ur answer
Harshjangir: what role do thet play in diffusion
Gurleen001: They help in facilitating small sized protein molecules
Gurleen001: That is they are a facilitator of passive transport
Answered by Nayakraja2000
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Porins are proteins that from huge pores in the outer membranes of the plastids, mitochondria and some bacteria allowing molecules up to the size of small proteins to pass through. They help in facilitating the passive transport of small-size protein molecules.
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